Statements by Reform Movement Leaders About the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Reform Movement Statement on the Death of Yahya Sinwar

On this festival of Sukkot - when we are commanded to rejoice - we will not celebrate the death of this diabolical terrorist. We will, however, express our relief that millions of innocent people will sleep better tonight knowing he is no longer among the living.

American Jewish Organizations Urge Israeli Government to Prioritize Hostages Release Before High Holidays

The letter, signed by a broad group of 18 organizations, was delivered to Israel Ambassador to the United States Michael Herzog this morning
This morning, the undersigned American Jewish Organizations delivered a letter to Israeli Ambassador Herzog calling for the Israeli government to do everything it can to prioritize the lives of the hostages and sign a deal to secure their release in advance of the upcoming High Holidays.

Over 1,400 North American Jews Sign Petition Urging Prime Minister Netanyahu to Move Forward with a Negotiated Ceasefire and Hostage Deal

The petition, organized by the Union for Reform Judaism, was delivered to the Israeli Embassy this week.
Over 1,400 Jews from the United States and Canada signed a petition from the Union for Reform Judaism urging Prime Minister Netanyahu to heed the voices of the hostages' families and negotiate for a new ceasefire and hostage deal during the latest round of negotiations in Qatar.

The Moment We Are In, The Future We Pray For

A Statement from Reform Movement Institutions
With an eye toward the future we envision, we offer these steps we hope Israelis and Palestinians will take at this moment of intense challenge and deep pain. We do so because of the bond and love we feel for our Israeli siblings.