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The Reform Movement's Racial Justice Campaign

Join the leaders of the Reform Movement as we examine and address our own behaviors, practices, and policies, through the lens of racial equity, diversity, and inclusion (REDI) and outwardly to pursue targeted, strategic advocacy that could change laws and policies that impact our society.

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URJ Heller High in Israel: Get $5000 Off!

URJ Heller High is the most experienced and trusted high school program in Israel for meaningful Jewish learning, spiritual experiences, personal growth, and academic success. Students who enroll for the Fall 2021 semester will receive a one-time $5,000 tuition discount.

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RJ on the Go Provides Interactive Experiences for Jewish Families

Join this growing community and explore interactive, meaningful and fun experiences that are easily accessible on the go or at home.

Reimagining High Holiday Engagement

Examining four key takeaways from research into participation and engagement in the 2020 High Holidays.

Press Releases

Modern Day Issues in Antisemitism

Union for Reform Judaism and ADL Launch Critical Partnership to Combat Antisemitism and Hate

July 20, 2021

Amid an alarming rise in antisemitic rhetoric and violence, the Union for Reform Judaism, which represents the largest and most diverse Jewish movement in North America, and ADL (Anti-Defamation League), the world’s leading anti-hate organization, will join together in a multifaceted partnership to provide Reform congregations with the tools needed to address antisemitism in their communities.

Israel

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Reform Movement Statement on New Government of Israel

June 13, 2021

The North American Reform Jewish Movement congratulates the State of Israel on the swearing in of its 36th Government. We extend our support to Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Alternate Prime Minister Yair Lapid as they begin their tenure today.

Antisemitism and Hate Crimes

North American Jewish Groups Denounce Antisemitic Attacks in Wake of Hostilities Between Israel and Hamas

May 23, 2021

As North American Jewish denominations representing a significant majority of American Jewry, we join together to uniformly condemn rising incidences of antisemitism. We commend the many religious, civil society and political leaders of goodwill who have denounced these actions and are urging and implementing step to strengthen efforts to combat antisemitism and antisemitic attacks.

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What's New

Racial Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion

Making the High Holidays Inclusive and Meaningful

August 3, 2021

As the High Holidays approach once again, we have created a number of resources for individuals and congregations to utilize as we mark these most important days in the Jewish calendar. We know we will be a stronger, more vibrant Jewish community when we fully incorporate the diversity that is the reality of modern Jewish life. We hope that each of these materials will help your High Holiday experiences and programming serve a wide range of identities and help you create communities of belonging.

Modern Day Issues in Antisemitism

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Responding with Intention: Preparing our Communities to Respond to Acts of Antisemitism and Hate

July 29, 2021

Reflecting the need for open conversation regarding the rise in antisemitism and the ways in which it directly affects our communities and synagogues, Rabbi Rick Jacobs (President, URJ), Yolanda Savage-Narva (Director for Racial Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, URJ) Jonathan Greenblatt (CEO, ADL), and Carly Pildis (Associate Director of Community Engagement, ADL) discussed the necessity of responding to antisemitism and hate more broadly.

Audacious Hospitality

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9 Things to Consider When Creating an Inclusive Security Plan

July 22, 2021

After several synagogue shootings, American Jews are grappling with the need to keep our communities safe and to remain open and welcoming to seekers of all backgrounds.

This Week's Torah Portion

R'eih
רְאֵה
See [This Day I Set Before You Blessing and Curse]

See, this day I set before you blessing and curse. - Deuteronomy 11:26

Torah

Deuteronomy 11:26–16:17

Haftarah

Isaiah 54:11-55:5

When

August 7, 2021 / 29 Av 5781

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More Congregational Resources

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What the New Reform Movement Marketplace Can Do for Your Congregation

The Reform Movement Marketplace will help congregations save money, enhance operations and connect to valuable data insights about their community and their engagement with the URJ.

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Ways Your Congregation Can Act Now for Racial Justice

Here are a few things your congregation can do now to support Black and Brown people both within the Jewish community and beyond, both directly and on a systemic level.