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As we pray for the safe return of all hostages, we reaffirm our call for a negotiated ceasefire and unimpeded humanitarian aid to innocent civilians in Gaza. See our resources and actions you can take.

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Meet Our NFTY President: Benji Rosenblum

I'm Benji Rosenblum from Phoenix, AZ, and I have the honor of serving as the NFTY North American president. I'm currently taking a gap year, and when I'm not engaged in NFTY work, I love to cook, spend time outside, and read.

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.

Press Releases

Reform Movement Statement on the Election of Donald J. Trump

Donald J. Trump has been elected as the 47th President of the United States. We hope and pray that he will be a president for all Americans, advancing the principles of democracy, justice, and commitment to rule of law that have been sources of strength for our nation throughout its history.

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.

This Week's Torah Portion

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This Week's Torah Portion

Vayeira
וַיֵּרָא
I (God) Appeared [to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob]

The Eternal appeared to him by the oaks of Mamre as he was sitting at the entrance of the tent at about the hottest time of the day. - Genesis 18:1

Torah

Genesis 18:1–22:24

Haftarah

II Kings 4:1-37

When

/ 15 Heshvan 5785

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