Reform Leaders React to Hostage and Ceasefire Agreement
Today is a moment we have prayed to see for more than 15 months. Read the full statement.
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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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Pastor vs President
The furor that has followed Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde’s call for President Trump to act with mercy, offered at the national prayer service following the inauguration, raises questions about the integrity of religion and democracy in our country.
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BoardSource Membership Promotes Healthy, Vibrant Congregations
To support healthy congregations and vibrant communities, the URJ has partnered with the leading expert in nonprofit boards: BoardSource.
Press Releases
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Reform Leaders Statement on Hostage Release and Ceasefire Agreement
Today is a moment we have prayed to see for more than 15 months. We welcome today's news of a ceasefire and hostage agreement with bittersweet joy.
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Reform Movement Mourns the Death of President Jimmy Carter
Over the course of a remarkably long, robust, and impactful life, President Jimmy Carter touched countless lives the world over.
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Union for Reform Judaism Appoints Jen Algire as Executive Vice President
Rabbi Rick Jacobs, President of the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ), announced today that Jen Algire will join the URJ’s executive leadership team as Executive Vice President.
This Week's Torah Portion
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Va-eira
וָאֵרָא
I (God) Appeared [to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob]
God spoke to Moses and said to him, "I am the Eternal." - Exodus 6:2
Torah
Exodus 6:2−9:35Haftarah
Ezekiel 28:25-29:21When
/ 25 Tevet 5785Next Week's Torah Portion
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