Rabbi Rick Jacobs

Rabbi Rick Jacobs

Rabbi Rick Jacobs (he/him) is the president of the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ), the largest Jewish movement in North America, with almost 850 congregations and nearly 1.5 million members. An innovative thought leader, dynamic visionary, and representative of progressive Judaism, he spent 20 years as the spiritual leader of Westchester Reform Temple in Scarsdale, NY. Deeply dedicated to global social justice issues, he has led disaster response efforts in Haiti and Darfur.

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URJ Ethics Accountability Update - June 2025

Rabbi Rick Jacobs, Shelley Niceley Groff

As our hearts continue to be with our Israeli family and friends, we are praying for their safety and the shelter of peace for all.

Here in North America, the arrival of warm weather and long days means summer camp season is upon us. The URJ is committed to

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A Shabbat Message

Rabbi Rick Jacobs
This week, as Shabbat approaches, we gather in community to pray for the shelter of peace in Israel and at home. 
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URJ Ethics Accountability Update - February 2025

Rabbi Rick Jacobs, Shelley Niceley Groff
The URJ Ethics Committee, chaired by URJ North American Board members Blair Marks and Dr. Steve Weitz, continues to work with URJ staff to ensure that our environments are safe, equitable, and inclusive for all.
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The URJ Equity Indicator: A New Tool to Guide Your Efforts Creating a Communities of Belonging

Rabbi Rick Jacobs, Yolanda Savage-Narva
We are so proud to launch the Union for Reform Judaism's (URJ) Equity Indicator; an exciting new tool that will help guide all of us in our efforts to create equitable Communities of Belonging. An equitable Jewish community is a space and place where all people have the opportunity to feel affirmed, safe, celebrated, and experience a sense of belonging.

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