Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's Speech Highlights Importance of Bipartisan Support for Israel
March 3, 2015, Washington, D.C. - In response to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's speech delivered before a joint session of Congress today, Rabbi Jonah Pesner, Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, who attended the speech in person, issued the following statement:
Women of Reform Judaism Increase Funds for Girls' Scholarships to Reform Jewish Sci-Tech Camp
New York, NY, March 11, 2015 -- Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ) has doubled its scholarship fund from its YES (Youth, Education, & Special Projects) Fund to send more girls to the URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy, given the overwhelming success of WRJ's targeted outreach during last summer's inaug
Reform Movement Offers NYC Theater Arts Summer Program for Jewish Teens
March 16, 2015--This summer, the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) will launch Just Act NYC -- a brand new theater experience for Jewish high school students in New York City.
Rabbi Rick Jacobs Responds to Israeli Election Results
"Our Movement is, And Remains, Committed to Democracy, to Peace, And to Pluralism. We Will Reach Out to the New Government, Partnering Where Possible, Challenging Where Necessary."
Reform Movement Leaders React to the Elections in Israel
New York, NY, March 18, 2015 - Today we join supporters of democracy around the world in marveling at the vibrancy of Israeli society and the openness of her electoral process.
Reform Leader Reiterates Unconditional Support for Israel
This speech was given by URJ President Rabbi Rick Jacobs on March 21, 2015 at the JStreet Conference in Washington, D.C.
We gather at a pivotal moment in the history of Israel.
Reform Jewish Movement Responds to P5+1 Nuclear Agreement with Iran
Washington, DC, April 2, 2015 - In response to the joint statement of progress announced by the P5+1 and Iran, the leaders of the Reform Jewish Movement issued a statement saying that "a negotiated resolution ...
Union For Reform Judaism Announces Partnerships To Publish Torah Commentaries, Study Materials, Religious School Curricula And More
NEW YORK, April 20, 2015 - The Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) today announced new partnerships with Behrman House Publishing and the Central Conference of American Rabbis (CCAR) to provide long-cherished and innovative publications to the Reform Movement and beyond.
Women of the Wall Make History
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An Open Letter to President Obama About the 100th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide
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