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.
If you would like information about a press release issued before 2001, or any other communications related information, contact the press room. You may also be interested in press releases from the Religious Action Center.
Reform Movement Distributes $200,000 in Sept. 11 Relief
Three organizations dedicated to helping those affected by the September 11 tragedy recently received grants totaling $200,000 from the Union of American Hebrew Congregations, the umbrella organization that represents more than 900 synagogue
"Women of the Wall" Decision Disappoints Reform Movement
(New York, NY, April 9, 2003) - The following statement was released by ARZA/World Union, North America, the Union of American Hebrew Congregations, and Women of Reform Judaism in response to the recent decision of the Israeli Supreme Court to reje
Reform Movement Pre-Marital Education Program Debuts
After a successful pilot, a new program to help couples make the successful transition into married life is now being introduced in Reform synagogues across the country.
New Prize to Honor Promising Jewish Writer
March 27, 2003--A new prize, carrying an award of $5,000, has been created to recognize and support the work of a promising Jewish fiction writer.
Reform Movement to Hold Small Congregations Conference May 1-4 in St. Louis, MO
Although small in size, congregations with fewer than 250 households comprise more than half the 918 congregations in the Reform Movement - which is why hundreds of lay leaders and rabbis from across North America will gather in St.