The Voice of the Reform Movement
The Union for Reform Judaism represents a vibrant network of 825 Reform synagogues across North America, which foster serious Jewish learning, sacred community, and prophetic justice. As the central address for this congregational network, the URJ speaks on behalf of the entire Reform Movement on a wide range of topics ranging from Jewish observance and ritual, community relations, social justice and much more.
Through our public relations efforts, the URJ expands the reach of our member congregations via the URJ’s trusted leaders, who are quoted frequently in the Jewish and mainstream press and serve to elevate the Reform Movement's values of diversity, inclusion, modernity. Follow the URJ and Reform Movement leaders on social media.
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Reform Jewish Leaders Criticize Presbyterian Church (USA)'s Actions on Israel, Proselytization
New York, July 27, 2004 - Responding to the recent actions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) General Assembly regarding Israel and the Jews, the Union for Reform Judaism and the Central Conference of American Rabbis are asking every Reform rabbi to ini
Reform Jewish Camp Makes History by Including Israeli Arab Counselor on its Staff
For the first time in the history of Jewish camping in North America, a Jewish summer camp will have an Israeli Arab counselor on its staff this season.
Reform Movement Announces Debut of Carmel
A new program endorsed by the Union for Reform Judaism will allow North American high-school graduates to spend a remarkable year living and learning in Israel before entering college.
Longevity Revolution' Spurs Jewish Summit on Aging
For the first time in memory, representatives from all four major streams of American Jewish life are coming together as part of a leadership summit on the graying of the American Jewish community.
Jewish Early Childhood Educators to Meet in Atlanta
Early childhood education directors, teachers, and volunteers from Reform congregations will converge on Atlanta January 16-19 for the fourth annual conference of the Early Childhood Educators of Reform Judaism.