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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.

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.

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.

How your community can move beyond good intentions and become a space of belonging for all.

Reform leaders united in Israel to advocate for justice, inclusion, and shared values everywhere.

Tools and resources to help congregational leaders save time, stay organized, and get connected.

As a New York City voter, I’m preparing to cast my ballot in the upcoming mayoral election. But as a congregational rabbi and now the head of the largest Jewish movement in North America, I’ve never told congregants for whom they should vote.

May these prayers and rituals guide us through this emotional time and foster a sense of community and compassion.

In honor of the 25th yahrzeit of Rabbi Alexander M. Schindler, we have crafted this special Shabbat service supplement filled with his words and teachings to lift the spirit of worship and reflection.

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.