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At Camp Dream Street, ‘Nothing is Impossible’ for Kids with Disabilities
NFTY founded Dream Street in 1975 with the belief that all kids should have the chance to have fun, make friends, try new experiences, and bring all of their identities to summer camp. Each summer, Dream Street accepts about 60 campers who have disabilities and/or mobility impairments like cerebral palsy, spina bifida, limb differences, and spinal cord injuries.
Hurricane Ida: Jewish Ways You Can Help Those Affected
As we learn more about the damage and devastation caused by Hurricane Ida, our prayers are with those affected by the storm, including the brave first responders who put their lives on the line to help those in need.
Helping Texas Communities Following Winter Storms and Power Outages
As the magnitude of the damage and devastation to communities in Texas following widespread power outages continues to grow, there is a need for action and tangible aid to support those who were affected by the storm.
Watch "Healing, Hope, Action," a Reform Jewish Gathering after the U.S. Capitol Insurrection
Before the start of Shabbat, the Reform Jewish community hosted a live webinar, "Healing, Hope, Action: A Reform Movement Pre-Shabbat Gathering," sharing a Jewish framing for what we’re experiencing communally and as a country.
URJ Camp Staff Travels to Louisiana to Help Congregations Hit by Hurricane Laura
Thank you for your generous support. The continuity of Deep Southern Judaism is so important, and we will do everything we can to support these communities as we stand beside them to rebuild.
How You Can Help: Hurricane Laura and California Wildfire Relief Efforts
As simultaneous natural disasters continue to impact different regional areas of North America, the URJ has been reaching out to the local leadership of Reform-affiliated congregations for their reports and updates.
Helping Our Congregations Prepare for Hurricane Laura
As we watch the predictions and follow local authorities’ in preparing for and responding to Hurricane Laura, the URJ stands ready to assist congregations before, during, and after the storm.
Helping Our Congregations Prepare for Hurricane Isaias
As we watch the predictions and follow local authorities’ preparations for Hurricane Isaias, the URJ stands ready to assist congregations before, during, and after the storm.
Helping Our Congregations Prepare for Hurricane Dorian
As we watch the predictions and follow local authorities’ preparations for Hurricane Dorian, the URJ stands ready to assist congregations before, during, and after this expected storm.
Please stay in touch and share updates as you are able in the Hurricane
Helping Our Congregations Prepare for Tropical Storm Barry
As we watch the predictions and follow preparations for Tropical Storm Barry, the URJ stands ready to assist congregations before, during, and after this expected storm.