Israel

Photo of a group of people on A Wider Bridge Leader's trip to Israel
Israel

Hope and Pride in Be’er Sheva

Rabbi Dara Lithwick
During Pride Month, I participated in a leaders' trip to Israel through A Wider Bridge, an organization dedicated to connecting LGBTQ+ people in North America and Israel. Around Israel, pride events this year focused on calls to free the hostages, support the hundreds of thousands of displaced people, and reach a meaningful ceasefire.
Statement from the Union for Reform Judaism
Israel Peace and Security

Over 1,400 North American Jews Sign Petition Urging Prime Minister Netanyahu to Move Forward with a Negotiated Ceasefire and Hostage Deal

Contact: Laura Frank, lfrank@urj.org, 267-234-1497
Over 1,400 Jews from the United States and Canada signed a petition from the Union for Reform Judaism urging Prime Minister Netanyahu to heed the voices of the hostages' families and negotiate for a new ceasefire and hostage deal during the latest round of negotiations in Qatar.
People embracing each other in a circle
Israel

Impacting Camp, Connecting with Israel After October 7th

Crystal Hill
Every year, URJ Camps host Israeli counselors as a way to strengthen our young people’s connection to the land and culture of Israel. This summer, this initiative took on even more meaning in the wake of the October 7th attacks.
Yallah! Israel Participants posing in a group with majestic mountains behind them
Israel

Why This Summer is Different

Eitan Klieger
For as long as I can remember, I've been in love with Israel. I've been fascinated by that small country with such rich meaning and history.