URJ to Expand Campaign for Youth Engagement with New Programming and Grants
October 3, 2012, New York, NY - With a continued goal of increasing the level of Jewish teen engagement within its Movement, the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) today announced expansion of its national Campaign for Youth Engagement.
URJ Announces New Directors for Specialty Camps to Engage Unaffiliated Jewish Youth
October 16, 2012, New York, NY - The Union for Reform Judaism is proud to announce new directors for its two specialty camps.
The Union for Reform Judaism Establishes Fund to Help Communities Impacted by Hurricane Sandy
October 30, 2012, New York, NY - In response to the devastating impact of Hurricane Sandy, the Union for Reform Judaism is activating its Hurricane Relief fund to collect donations for those suffering in the Hurricane's wake.
“RJ Insider’s Guide to COLLEGE”-- the guide to Jewish Campus Life
August 24, 2006 - New York - What is the most popular public university with Jewish students? (The University of Florida) What about the top private college Jewish students choose? (New York University)
Reform Movement Responds to Supreme Court Ruling on Mojave Desert Cross
Rabbi Saperstein: "In yesterday's ruling, the Court decided by a narrow margin to diminish both the power of religious symbols and Americans' religious liberty."
Reform Movement Appalled by Hamas' Shalit Video
Pelavin: "We again ask our leaders to remember Gilads plight and do everything in their power to help ensure his release."
Contact: Kate Bigam or Liz Piper-Goldberg
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Reform Movement Condemns Passage of Anti-Immigration Bill in Arizona
Saperstein: "This bill is an affront to Americas history as a land welcoming to immigrants who have sought not only freedom, but the opportunity to contribute to and strengthen our nation."
On World Malaria Day, a Commitment to Eradication
Pelavin: "Malaria, proven beatable by our own country more than half a century ago, can be defeated around the world today."
Contact: Kate Bigam or David Goodman
202.387.2800 | news@rac.org
Arizona Rabbis Urge Governor's Veto of Anti-Immigrant Legislation
"Allowing an individuals accent or skin color to precipitate an investigation into his/her legal status is an affront to American values of justice and our historic status as a nation of immigrants."