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November 20, 2017, New York, NY - U.S. Senator for Massachusetts Elizabeth Warren and Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker will be among the featured speakers at the URJ Biennial, the largest Jewish religious gathering in North America.
The Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) will gather 5,500 Jewish leaders at the 74th URJ North American Biennial convention, taking place December 6-10, 2017 at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, Massachusetts.
Registration for the 2017 URJ Biennial is at full capacity with 5,500 participants, the most ever for this convention.
Media coverage requests: Press credentials must be requested in advance via this form.
Learn more about the highlights of the URJ Biennial 2017.
Biennial brings together clergy, professionals, lay leaders, educators, youth leaders, and high school and college students to learn, pray, share ideas, network, celebrate, make Reform Movement policy, and create engagement opportunities for the Reform Jewish community. Reimagining Jewish Life is the theme of Biennial 2017.
“The URJ is thrilled to announce that Senator Warren and Governor Baker will be among the URJ Biennial's featured speakers addressing the sold-out audience and joining 500 world-class presenters and changemakers appearing on the Biennial stage. These distinguished officials recognize the prominent roles that Reform Jewish clergy and lay leaders play in the political, civil and cultural lives of all North Americans. The important voices of Senator Warren and Governor Baker are welcome ones as we navigate an ever-changing world. We know their remarks will resonate deeply with Biennial participants and our understanding of the most important Jewish values,” said URJ President Rabbi Rick Jacobs.
URJ Biennial speakers include social justice leader Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II; URJ President Rabbi Rick Jacobs; Chair of URJ North American Board of Trustees Daryl Messinger; Israeli author and activist David Grossman; public health advocate Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha whose research exposed the Flint Water Crisis; as well as hundreds of leading authors, scholars, and Israeli and North American opinion leaders. The URJ Biennial also features the most comprehensive line-up of Jewish musicians.
5,000 Reform Jewish leaders from 57 states/provinces and around the world, including more than 450 rabbis, 150 cantors, and 200 congregational presidents will be in attendance.
The URJ is the most powerful force in North American Jewish life, representing the largest, most diverse Jewish movement and inspiring 2 million people from nearly 900 congregations.
Visit www.URJ.org/Biennial for event info. Use hashtag #URJBiennial. Follow the URJ on Facebook & Twitter.
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About the Union for Reform Judaism
The Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) builds community at every level—from the way we collaborate with congregations, organizations, and individuals to how we make connections across North America to advance contemporary and inclusive Jewish life. Providing vision and voice to transform the way people connect to Judaism, we help congregations stay relevant and innovative, motivate more young Jews to embrace Jewish living, agitate for a more progressive society, and foster meaningful connections to Israel.
Founded in 1873, URJ has grown into the largest and most powerful force in North American Jewish life, with nearly 900 member congregations and work that inspires, connects, and educates millions of people. Our legacy, reach, leadership, and vision mean that we can unite thousands of years of tradition with a modern, evolving Judaism to strengthen Jewish communities today and for future generations.
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