Ethics Accountability

The URJ remains committed to ensuring ethical practices in all of our spaces. We are pleased to share updates on our URJ Ethics work and commitments, which we will continue sharing with you on a regular basis.

Annual Ethics Training and Affirmation for URJ Lay

As our hearts continue to be with our Israeli family and friends, we are praying for their safety and the shelter of peace for all.

The URJ Ethics Committee, chaired by URJ North American Board members Blair Marks and Dr. Steve Weitz, continues to work with URJ staff to ensure that our environments are safe, equitable, and inclusive for all.

We want to take this opportunity to share with you updates on recent developments related to our ethics accountability commitments.

During SRE Network's 2024 Convening, Rabbi Rick Jacobs, Rabbi Marina Yergin, Rabbi Mary Zamore, and moderators Dr. Alissa Ackerman & Dr. Guila Benchimol, came together for a session called "The Restorative Justice Triad" to shine a spotlight on the deeply transformative work of restorative justice to address harm within Jewish institutional life.