Partnerships between North American Reform congregations and Israeli Reform communities have become one of the most powerful expressions of contemporary Jewish peoplehood.
Reform Zionism calls us into relationship with Israel in its most vulnerable moments. It asks us not to watch from a distance, but to share in the responsibility of building and protecting the Jewish state.
In the wake of October 7, Israel’s deeply rooted culture of volunteerism transforms crisis into collective care, inspiring individuals to turn compassion into action and community connection.
Rabbi Rick Schechter reflects on the effects of prolonged, ongoing trauma and how the values of compassion and gratitude offer a path to communal and individual healing.
Two years after the October 7th attacks, Rabbi Josh Weinberg shares five lessons drawn from Jewish wisdom and challenges us to transform collective grief into purpose.
These materials include readings, interviews, and more that reflect on the year that has passed since the October 7th attacks.
URJ Camp Giving Day is Back!
URJ camps change lives — and this week, they need your help. With $30,000 in prize funds available for camps to win, every gift and every fundraiser makes a difference for Jewish campers across North America. Give, fundraise, and follow along to join in the fun!