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URJ and Ramah Camps in First-Ever Program Partnership to Build Specialist Staff Training
February 9, 2012, New York --In a first-ever programmatic partnership, the National Ramah Commission and The Union for Reform Judaism's Camping Movement have announced a joint initiative to develop training opportunities for specialty staff in advance of the 2012 summer camp season.
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.
"Please Join Us" URJ Opens Major Conference to All
The Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) Biennial brings together thousands of Jews from across North America for five days and nights of learning, worship, entertainment, and conversation about the most pr
The Union for Reform Judaism Mourns the Passing of Rabbi W. Gunther Plaut, z "l
The North American Reform Movement has lost one of its greatest scholars, most eloquent voices, and most vigorous champions. Reform Jews everywhere mourn the death of Rabbi Gunther Plaut.
URJ Grants Support Innovative Outreach Programs
May 24, 2012, New York – Twenty Reform congregations across North America will receive a prestigious "Incubator Grant" for up to $5,000 from the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) to provide seed funding for innovative projects to actively engage more people in Reform synagogue life.&n
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.