URJ Ethics Accountability Update - June 2025
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.
Mi Shebeirach for Survivors and Victims of All Forms of Misconduct and Abuse
URJ Ethics Accountability Update - February 2025
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.
Recent Developments in the URJ’s Ethics Accountability Commitments
We want to take this opportunity to share with you updates on recent developments related to our ethics accountability commitments.
Restorative Justice Triad
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.
URJ Ethics Accountability: Sharing Our Progress - March 2024
The URJ is deeply committed to living our values – values that were renewed and affirmed in 2022 as part of our strategic direction work. These values guide us as we seek to create a world in which Judaism enables all people to experience peace and wholeness (shalom), justice and equity (tzedek), and belonging and joy (shayachut and simcha).
