Conversion

Reform Movement Statement on Conversion Issue / Law of Return Grandchild Clause

Contact: Laura Frank, lfrank@urj.org, 267-234-1497

November 14, 2022

Jews around the world are experiencing a rise in antisemitism on a scale not seen in nearly 80 years. As such, it is deeply disturbing to see members of Israel’s likely new governing coalition advancing an effort to shun those worldwide who identify as Jews, including those who are fleeing horrific violence, persecution, and discrimination based on their Jewishness, either through revoking recognition of Reform, Conservative, and modern Orthodox conversions or abolishing the Law of Return’s grandchild clause.

Conversion

How the URJ Helps Congregations Welcome and Engage People in the Jewish Community

Rabbi Julie Zupan

February 19, 2019

Learn how the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) is expanding resources devoted to in-person offerings of A Taste of Judaism^® and Introduction to Judaism classes.

Conversion

What I Learned from a Case of URJ Biennial FOMO

November 10, 2015

Not everyone I know attended the URJ Biennial, but it felt that way. I ran into people from every school, youth program, and synagogue I’ve ever worked with or attended. My friends and colleagues who missed it complained of a condition called “Biennial FOMO”

Why My Congregation Hosts "A Taste of Judaism®" Classes - and Yours Should, Too

Rabbi Marc Katz

March 18, 2015

Over the past few years I have had the pleasure of hosting A Taste of Judaism® classes at Congregation Beth Elohim in Brooklyn, N.Y. The first time was at a local restaurant; the second was in the synagogue building. Over the course of teaching this class, I have learned a number of important lessons and have seen many benefits. When it works, here is what congregations and participants can get out of the class.

Conversion