Jennifer Brodkey Kaufman

Jennifer Brodkey Kaufman

Jennifer Brodkey Kaufman (she/her) is the chair of the URJ North American Board, and past chair of the Commission on Social Action of Reform Judaism. She is a member of Congregation B'nai Israel in Sacramento, CA.

Rabbi Rick Jacobs standing in front of an open ark
Ethics Accountability

Making Amends: A Message for Yom Kippur 5784

Rabbi Rick Jacobs
Jennifer Brodkey Kaufman
 September 21, 2023
As Yom Kippur 5784 approaches, our commitment to making amends and pursuing restorative justice remains resolute. Even as the final shofar blast sounds at the end of Neilah, we will continue to hold ourselves accountable and atone for the harm suffered by victims and survivors. We will never shirk this challenging, morally demanding work.  
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Israel

How to Help Support Israel's Democracy

Rabbi Rick Jacobs
Jennifer Brodkey Kaufman
Rabbi Josh Weinberg
Daryl Messinger
 April 1, 2023
Here are some ways you and your community can support Israeli democracy and the Israeli Reform Movement during this critical moment.
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Updated URJ’s Values, Mission, and Vision

Jennifer Brodkey Kaufman
 December 12, 2022
I am delighted to report that the URJ North American Board recently approved new Values, Mission, and Vision statements as part of the URJ bylaws new language to our Values, Mission, and Vision statements; Section II.