Easily Manage Human Resources Needs with JHR
We are pleased to announce the launch of JHR, a human resources solution specifically designed for URJ-affiliated congregations. We developed JHR to help address your most pressing HR needs: overwhelming administrative duties, payroll tasks, professional development, staff benefits, and legal compliance.
Safety, Equity, and Accountability is the Path to a Thriving Jewish Community
Healthy, safe, and equitable culture inside Jewish organizations is absolutely imperative in light of the continued rise in antisemitism at home and abroad. The organizations that have the tools to foster psychological safety, community, and inclusion are faring as well as possible in the face of this.
Embracing Jewish Identity, Learning to Lead: The Lifelong Benefits of Working at Summer Camp
The recent rise in antisemitism on college campuses has sparked concerns among students, parents, and communities. As the challenges faced by Jewish students navigating higher education persist, there is a growing need for safe spaces that celebrate Jewish identity and foster a sense of belonging.
Celebrating 275 Years of Community with Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim
Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim (KKBE) is celebrating its 275th anniversary in 2024. Established in Charleston, South Carolina in 1749, KKBE's synagogue is the second oldest synagogue building in the United States and the oldest in continuous use.
Small Congregations Eligible to be Served by Small Congregation Clergy Collaborative
To continue to meet the needs for clergy coverage for our smaller congregations, the URJ, CCAR, and ACC, in consultation with HUC-JIR, have created the Small Congregation Clergy Collaborative.
Empowering Tomorrow: The Enduring Impact of Youth & Teens in Reform Judaism's 150-Year Journey
Over the past 150 years, the impact of our youth has been nothing short of remarkable. As we reflect on the past, we can't help but take pride in the transformative influence of programs like URJ camps, NFTY, Heller High School in Israel, Yallah! Israel powered by NFTY, and L'Taken Social Justice Seminars.
Honoring the Past, Looking to the Future: A Recap of the URJ’s 150th Anniversary Celebration
In December 2023, nearly 1,000 leaders gathered in Washington, D.C. to honor the URJ's 150 th anniversary, reflect on our Movement's inspiring history in North America, and recommit to our mission.
Bound Together for Good
Rabbi Rick Jacobs delivers his Shabbat sermon at the URJ's 150th anniversary gathering.
Dreams and Nightmares: Facing the Future Together
Like you, I’m more than a little curious about the vision that launched the URJ 150 years ago and what will inspire us for the journey ahead.
Remembrance of Rabbi Dr. David Ellenson
This past Sunday, our Movement laid to rest one of our most brilliant and beloved teachers. Tonight, with full hearts, we remember Rabbi David Ellenson, z”l.