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.
Why the Scheidt Seminar Is A Transformative Leadership Experience
What's the key to great congregational leadership? The answer largely hinges on your particular congregation, your culture, your mission, and the values your members embrace.
Addressing Antisemitism and Racism
Following the atrocities of October 7, 2023 in Israel, and amidst ongoing death and destruction in Gaza, we face surging antisemitism - indeed, the highest rates of documented antisemitism in at least 46 years.
Honoring Transgender and Nonbinary Community Members’ Infinite Value
With the dignity and rights of transgender people being publicly attacked, the Commission on Social Action understood the urgent need to act quickly and provide a collection of resources for all members of the Reform community.
Making Our Communities Truly Accessible: Beyond Good Intentions
How your community can move beyond good intentions and become a space of belonging for all.
Five URJ Pages to Bookmark Today
Tools and resources to help congregational leaders save time, stay organized, and get connected.
Collaboration and Connection Power Small Congregations
The URJ serves 501 small congregations of 250 or fewer households throughout North America. Though small, these communities are vital to the North American Reform Movement.
How URJ Congregations Spark Change and Innovation
Across North America, Reform congregations are finding creative ways to strengthen community, live out Jewish values, and pursue justice. Whether investing in Jewish youth in Louisiana, turning a lighthearted NBA rivalry into community action in Indiana and
Leadership Boot Camp: A Clean Page, Infinite Possibilities
On Sunday, October 26, hundreds of people from different facets of Reform Jewish life will gather online for great learning and motivate each other to amp up our terrific work.
Nine Things to Consider When Creating an Inclusive Security Plan
American Jews are grappling with the need to keep our communities safe and to remain open and welcoming to seekers of all backgrounds.