URJ Statements on the Tragedy at Mount Meron in Israel
Leaders of the Reform Movement mourn the tragedy that took place in Mount Meron in Israel during Lag BaOmer celebrations.
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The Bitter and the Sweet: Observing Yom HaZikaron and Yom HaAtzmaut This Year
We at the URJ are working with you, our congregations, to instill a love of Israel, make it central to the identity of Reform Jews, and advance efforts toward ensuring that it is a nation of equality, tolerance, pluralism, and justice.
Spread the Word: Virtual Events Commemorating Yom HaZikaron and Yom HaAtzmaut
As Yom HaZikaron and Yom HaAtzmaut approach during this continued period of social distancing, you're invited to join the Reform Movement and our partners for any and all of the following online events in observance of the two holidays.
Grants of Up to $7,500 Available to Teens Who Want to Attend URJ Heller High
Through the DREAM ISRAEL program, students can access various levels of grant funding toward their semester at URJ Heller High while learning about the act of tzedakah by fundraising for approved philanthropic causes in Israel.
Union for Reform Judaism Responds to Results of Israeli Election
“This week, as Israel held its fourth election in two years, we celebrate Israelis’ commitment to robust political engagement, despite election fatigue and the challenges of the ongoing pandemic. We are, of course, worried that the results indicate further political stalemate, which could lead to yet another election."