22,202 CE: A Year With No Rosh HaShanah
Soon, Jews around the world will celebrate the beginning of the Jewish new year, 5781, and many of us will do so not from our synagogues as usual, but rather from our homes, looking into our computer sc
Together to End Racial Profiling
How often does your rabbi say in his or her High Holy Day sermon, “Take out your phones and make a call?” Over the holiday season, that’s exactly what rabbis across California did. Governor Brown heard those calls, and he responded with a clear step forward for racial justice.&n
How Can Foundational Statements Make Your Congregation the Best It Can Be?
Learn why foundational statements – mission, vision, and values statements – are critical for effective congregational governance.
Which Intensive Programming Tracks Will You Choose at the URJ Biennial?
Whether you’re a URJ Biennial veteran or this will be your first time attending, we can’t wait to see you in Orlando this November!
How Doctors are Building Bridges Between Israel's Jews and Arabs
On the outskirts of the coastal city of Nahariya, Israel, stands the Medical Center of the Galilee. Its 420 doctors and 2200 staff members treat 400 emergency room patients daily, and 60,000 in-patients annually.
How to Use the URJ Reflection Tool
With Wounds Still Open, We Ask: Where is God?
The Torah of Voting - Even When Election Day Falls on a Jewish Holiday
This year, Canada’s federal election will take place on October 21, at the same time as the holidays of Sh’mini Atzeret and Simchat Torah.
Announcing the Recipients of the 2019 Irving J. Fain Social Justice Award
The Commission on Social Action of Reform Judaism (CSA) is proud to present the Irving J. Fain Social Justice Award, in recognition of congregations leading excellent and impactful social justice programming and initiatives.