Creating Vibrant Congregations & Communities
The Union for Reform Judaism helps congregations and communities stay adept and agile, which enables them to proactively meet members' needs and expand the ways in which people live Jewishly.
We develop leaders to face today’s adaptive challenges and nurture innovation to be responsive to changing needs. We also connect leaders to each other so they can learn from each other’s experience, and provide services that lower the cost of congregational operations. When needed, we provide personalized support for congregations in transition and crisis.
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Hosting Introduction to Judaism Classes
Introduction to Judaism classes are sponsored by URJ-affiliated congregations with extensive support from URJ staff.
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Leaders in Action
The URJ offers a variety of training and engagement opportunities and resources that emphasize critical thinking and practical skills.
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JHR: Manage Human Resources with Ease and Expertise
At JHR, we integrate Jewish values with organizational health and employee well-being to become your trusted Human Resources (HR) partner.
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Safety & Security
Ensuring the safety of clergy, staff, and congregants has always been the highest priority for any congregation. To address the unique challenges of this moment, we are pleased to announce a new suite of safety and security resources, available immediately. Our partner in this bold endeavor is Secure Community Network (SCN).
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Transition & Crisis Support
The URJ provides support to congregations for major clergy transitions, lay-clergy relationships, conflict and crisis management, and mergers and other transitions.
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Essential Tools for URJ Congregations
Essential Tools for URJ Congregations make it easier for you to manage the work of leading your congregation. Each toolkit is curated to help you with the top tasks and priorities North American congregational leaders ask us about every day.
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Small Congregations
The URJ provides a variety of opportunities to foster connections and support between the leaders of small congregations, and provide them training and support.
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North American Congregation Services & Account Management Team
Get information and connections to help you navigate all aspects of congregational life.
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Grants & Awards
Grants and awards given to URJ congregations and individuals.
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URJ Marketplace
Where URJ-affiliated congregations can connect with products and services that reduce costs of running a congregation and simplify day-to-day operations.
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Moving to the Leading Edge
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Disabilities Inclusion Learning Center
Access a complete archive of webinars, videos, and written resources from top professionals.
What's New
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Congregational Consulting Cohorts: Addressing Challenges Together
Many URJ congregations face similar challenges, from growing membership to increasing community engagement to ensuring a bright future for the next generation. To help congregations find better solutions to high-level challenges, we're announcing the Congregational Consulting Cohorts.
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Enhance Meeting Effectiveness with Our New Toolkit
Whether your next congregational meeting is focused on collaborating, relationship building, or checking in on the progress of strategic initiatives, ensuring that it effectively meets your desired outcomes is critical. To help you in this important work, the Union for Reform Judaism has released our Effective Meeting Toolkit.
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Summer Resources for Year-Round Board Success
The summer months are a great time for presidents and boards of directors to kickstart planning for the upcoming year. Here are six important ways you can jumpstart your summer planning.
