It's Time to Plan Your URJ Biennial Experience!
With just a couple weeks until the biggest Jewish gathering in North America, here's what you need to know about the 2019 URJ Biennial – Reform Judaism’s most innovative and most anticipated event.
Reform Jewish Leader Relieved at Jonathan Pollard Parole Decision
Contact: Max Rosenblum or Jonathan Edelman
202.387.2800 | news@rac.org
Make the Most of Your Biennial Experience with Our Curated "Intensive" Tracks
These five intensive tracks will help you best organize your Biennial experience – and because no special intensive registration is required, you’re welcome to attend sessions in both the intensives and non-intensive sessions. Read on to learn about the intensive options and begin planning your Biennial experience today.
How My Menorah Became a Cherished Symbol of Life
We always lit two menorahs at Hanukkah: One used candles; the other was electric, with bright orange bulbs. That second one became a precious symbol of life and light.
Torah as Our Guide and Companion
Meet the 2020-2021 Eisendrath Legislative Assistants
A River Flows from Eden: Rabbi Rick Jacobs' Address to the URJ Biennial
This movement’s task, in this moment, is to nurture the natural waterways that connect us. To keep our congregations the strong sources of life they have always been and will always be.
An open call for lawyers to volunteer on immigrant justice cases
One week after participating in the HIAS Immigrant Justice delegation to San Diego, I was still haunted by memories of the men, women, and children getting up in the early hours of the day to be at the U.S. border at 4:00 a.m.
A Jewish Lawyer's Plea: Join Me in Volunteering on Immigrant Justice Cases
I’m an attorney who a year ago knew nothing about immigration law. I’m still far from an expert, and I speak only English. But that hasn’t stopped me from volunteering on immigrant justice cases, hoping with intakes and other interviews using my “legal framed” mind.
Reform Movement Appalled by Stabbing at Jerusalem Gay Pride Parade, Calls for Investigation
Contact: Max Rosenblum or Jordan Dashow
202.387.2800 | news@rac.org