Shelley Niceley Groff

Shelley Niceley Groff

Shelley Niceley Groff (she/her), Chair of the North American Board of the Union for Reform Judaism, leads a Board and Executive Board of more than 200 members from across North America. The North American Board works in close partnership with Rabbi Rick Jacobs, URJ President, the URJ Senior Leadership Team and staff, and Reform Movement partners, to advance the mission, vision, and values of the URJ.

Prior to serving as Chair, Shelley served as URJ Vice Chair and led in diverse roles including in the areas of camping and youth engagement, ethics accountability, budget oversight, congregational support, and lay leader engagement. Along with that experience, Shelley holds a deep belief in the values of Reform Judaism and a firm commitment to the Reform Movement. Learn more about Shelley Niceley Groff.

A compass with the needle pointing to the word ETHICS to illustrate ethical accountability for sexual abuse in our institutions

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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