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Supporting Immigrants and Refugees In This Challenging Moment

Join us and take action to ensure that immigrants can worship freely and access critical educational and health care services without fear of arrest or deportation

Save the Date: URJ Biennial 2026

Join us December 10–13, 2026 in Philadelphia as we gather as a Movement for an unforgettable four-day immersive experience.

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Ethics Accountability

The safety of every person in our community is our sacred moral responsibility. This is, and always will be, our highest priority. Learn how to report incidents of harassment, abuse, or misconduct to the URJ or other Reform movement institutions.

Explore Judaism and LGBTQ+ Identities and Advocate for Justice

Register for events that explore Judaism and LGBTQ+ identities, take action for equal rights, download resources for promoting trans belonging and justice, and much more.

Press Releases

Reform Movement Statement on Starvation in Gaza

July 27, 2025

In response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the Reform Movement has released the following statement.

Reform Movement Statement on West Bank Settler Violence

July 23, 2025

Against the backdrop of so much anguish and crisis in Israel and Gaza, the mounting crisis of settler violence on the West Bank against Palestinian civilians is too often ignored.

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Letter to National Education Association

July 14, 2025

We write to you on behalf of the Union for Reform Judaism and Reform Movement institutions that together encompass 2 million congregants, 2,500 clergy, and 850 congregations.

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Faith, Justice, and Israel: Being Proud

July 7, 2025

I was shocked when Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, named me one of 2025’s 18 American Zionist Women You Should Know. I don’t feel I deserve this honor.

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Leadership Boot Camp: A Clean Page, Infinite Possibilities

June 30, 2025

The URJ is proud to once again bring Reform Movement leaders together for the URJ Leadership Boot Camp. On Sunday, October 26, hundreds of people from different facets of Reform Jewish life will gather online for great learning and motivate each other to amp up our terrific work.

9 Programs Empowering Jewish Teen Leaders

June 30, 2025

If you know a teen looking for an unforgettable experience that combines leadership, Jewish values, and community, look no further! Here are nine incredible programs to consider for the coming year.

This Week's Torah Portion

Va-et'chanan
וָאֶתְחַנַּן
[Moses] Pleaded with the Eternal

I pleaded with the Eternal at that time, saying, "O Eternal God, You who let Your servant see the first works of Your greatness and Your mighty hand, You whose powerful deeds no god in heaven or on earth can equal! Let me, I pray, cross over and see the good land on the other side of the Jordan, that good hill country, and the Lebanon." - Deuteronomy 3:23-25

Torah

Deuteronomy 3:23–7:11

Haftarah

Isaiah 40:1-26
Shabbat Nachamu

When

August 9, 2025 / 15 Av 5785

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Next Week's Torah Portion

Eikev[And if You] Obey [These Rules]עֵקֶב

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JHR: Manage Human Resources with Ease and Expertise

At JHR, we integrate Jewish values with organizational health and employee well-being to become your trusted Human Resources (HR) partner.

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The URJ-ADL Partnership to Combat Antisemitism and Hate

The URJ has joined with the Anti-Defamation League to provide congregations and individuals with tools to respond to acts of antisemitism and hate in their communities.

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