
Rabbi Rick Jacobs (he/him) is the president of the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ), the largest Jewish movement in North America, with almost 850 congregations and nearly 1.5 million members. An innovative thought leader, dynamic visionary, and representative of progressive Judaism, he spent 20 years as the spiritual leader of Westchester Reform Temple in Scarsdale, NY. Deeply dedicated to global social justice issues, he has led disaster response efforts in Haiti and Darfur.
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This week, as Shabbat approaches, we gather in community to pray for the shelter of peace in Israel and at home.
Building Bridges, Not Walls: A Passover Message
Rabbi Rick Jacobs
As we gather around the Seder table this year, let's defy the divisions of our polarized world and model a different way of being together.
A Message of Support
Rabbi Rick Jacobs
While we recognize that the deep conflict between Israelis and Palestinians will not be resolved over the summer, we believe that come the fall, college campuses must once again be safe for all students - and this includes Jewish students living their Jewish commitments openly and proudly.
How to Help Support Israel's Democracy
Rabbi Rick Jacobs,
Jennifer Brodkey Kaufman,
Rabbi Josh Weinberg,
Daryl Messinger
Here are some ways you and your community can support Israeli democracy and the Israeli Reform Movement during this critical moment.
Remembering Rabbi Dow Marmur z”l
Rabbi Rick Jacobs
We have lost one of the G'dolay ha'dor, one of the rabbinic giants of our time. Rabbi Dow Marmur's life reflected the triumphs and tragedy of 20th Century Jewish life, beginning in Poland on the eve of the Shoah to his last days in the State of Israel. He was truly brilliant, incisive, and witty, with unshakable integrity.
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