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.
URJ Awards Reform Congregations' Outstanding Outreach and Membership Programs
New York, New York, May 21, 2013--The URJ is pleased to announce the winners and honorable mentions of the 2013 Belin Outreach and Membership Awards. The Belin Outreach and Membe
URJ Collects Donations for Oklahoma Tornado Victims
URJ's Camp Harlam Launches First Reform Day Camp in Philadelphia in 2014
Reform Movement Appaulds Steps Toward "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Repeal
Pelavin: "We must no longer allow prejudice to deprive our nation of the skills and commitment of talented men and women."
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Reform Movement Welcomes Legislation Strengthening Iran Sanctions
Saperstein: "These strengthened sanctions provisions will send a strong message to companies that they may either do business with the United States or with the repressive Iranian regime."
Reform Leader Welcomes Supreme Court Decision in Lewis v. Chicago
Rabbi Saperstein: "Todays unanimous decision in Lewis v. Chicago is a victory for civil rights, ensuring that firefighters, and others, who are victims of discriminatory practices in their workplaces can have their day in court."