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This is the Very Best Way to Start Your Term as Congregational President

Amy Asin

March 1, 2021

This year's conference will cover topics that address the need to balance maintaining a strong congregation for today while leading change for the future, plus the dilemma of dealing with the urgency of the pandemic and long-term challenges to congregations.

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Disaster Relief

Helping Texas Communities Following Winter Storms and Power Outages

Amy Asin

February 18, 2021

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.

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Strengthening Congregations

6 Things You Should be Doing to Improve Your Congregation’s Security

Amy Asin

February 15, 2021

Tthere are critical tasks to be done to ensure congregational safety and security both now and as we reopen. The results of the URJ’s synagogue security survey points to six things you should be doing to make sure you're prepared.

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Racial Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion (REDI) Communities of Belonging

The Eisendrath Legislative Assistant Fellowship Focuses on Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Juri Jacoby

Yolanda Savage-Narva

February 8, 2021

The LAs are at the heart of every aspect of our social justice work, but to date, the fellowship has not fully reflected the diversity of the Movement it represents – and we’re committed to changing that.

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Strengthening Congregations

Welcoming vs. Belonging: A Key Step in Making Our Communities Diverse and Whole

Rachel Hall

February 4, 2021

Those of us on the margins are not exceptions to a “normal” Jewish community; we are an integral part of the community itself, and we want to know that you know: We all belong here.

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Strengthening Congregations

The Reform Movement’s Commitment to a Brighter Future in 2021

Rabbi Rick Jacobs

February 2, 2021

Though the terrain may be uncertain, we are guided by our deep commitments to justice, learning, and action. As we walk hand-in-hand into 2021, let us make this year one filled with purpose, joy, nourishment, and a renewed sense of hope.

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Reform Movement Marketplace

8 Helpful Communications Tools Included in Your Congregation’s URJ Membership

Amy Asin

January 26, 2021

As you plan your communications for the coming year, make sure you take advantage of these resources that are available to your URJ member congregation

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Racial Justice

Owning Our Racial Equity Work Ahead: Three Things We Must Do

January 14, 2021

In the video “Owning Our Racial Equity Work Ahead,” Yolanda Savage-Narva, the Union for Reform Judaism’s director of Racial, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (REDI), calls on each of us in the Jewish community to do three things.

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Racial Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion (REDI) Communities of Belonging

Justice, Justice Shall We Pursue: Resources for Action after the Capitol Insurrection

Kate Bigam Kaput

January 13, 2021

The Union for Reform Judaism shares resources for use in congregations and Jewish communities, as well as by families and individual, in our shared pursuit of justice.

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Protecting Civil Rights

Awakening to the Moral Imperatives of this Moment

Rabbi Rick Jacobs

January 8, 2021

This is a moment that requires extraordinary courage to do the hardest and most transformative social change work. It is for all Americans of conscience to build a more just and compassionate future by facing the truth of our history and our present.

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