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URJ and Israel: Post-October 7th Updates and Resources
Our hearts are with the people of Israel and the civilians in Gaza at this difficult time. We pray for the immediate release of all of the hostages, a negotiated ceasefire, unimpeded humanitarian aid to innocent civilians in Gaza, and a future of safety and self-determination for both Israelis and Palestinians.
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This Year, Will We Turn our Mourning into Dancing?
While Psalm 30 promises that God can turn our "mourning into dancing," as we prepare for Simchat Torah this week, this year the tradition of dancing with the Torah scrolls feels like too big of a leap.
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Leader of the Reform Movement in the USA has not Stopped Being Disappointed Since the War
Rabbi Rick Jacobs reflects on Judaism in American and how the attack on October 7, 2024 affects them.
Press Releases
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Reform Movement Statement on the Death of Yahya Sinwar
On this festival of Sukkot - when we are commanded to rejoice - we will not celebrate the death of this diabolical terrorist. We will, however, express our relief that millions of innocent people will sleep better tonight knowing he is no longer among the living.
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American Jewish Organizations Urge Israeli Government to Prioritize Hostages Release Before High Holidays
This morning, the undersigned American Jewish Organizations delivered a letter to Israeli Ambassador Herzog calling for the Israeli government to do everything it can to prioritize the lives of the hostages and sign a deal to secure their release in advance of the upcoming High Holidays.
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Reform Jewish Leaders Mourn Six Hostages Killed by Hamas in Gaza
We join with millions around the world, including the tens of thousands of Israelis currently pouring into the streets, who are expressing their grief and anger over the murders of six hostages at the hands of Hamas.
This Week's Torah Portion
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Noach
נֹחַ
Noah
This is Noah's chronicle. Noah was a righteous man; in his generation, he was above reproach: Noah walked with God. - Genesis 6:9
Torah
Genesis 6:9−11:32Haftarah
Isaiah 54:1-55:5 [historic: Isaiah 66:1-24]Rosh Chodesh
When
/ 1 Heshvan 5785Next Week's Torah Portion
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JHR: Manage Human Resources with Ease and Expertise
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