Union for Reform Judaism
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Reform Judaism is the the largest Jewish movement in North America, sharing resources for Reform Jews, spiritual seekers, & anyone who wants to learn more. Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) helps create & sustain vibrant Jewish communities & congregations.
Reform Jewish Leaders’ Statement on the Anti-Zionist Protest at New York’s Park East Synagogue: urj.org/press-room/r...
November 21, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Reform Jewish Leaders’ Statement on the Anti-Zionist Protest at New York’s Park East Synagogue: urj.org/press-room/r...
Guided by the words of Genesis 1:27, that all people are created b’tzelem Elohim (in the Divine image) and deserve dignity and respect, @rabbirickjacobs.bsky.social signed onto a statement supporting trans, intersex and nonbinary people alongside 9 other major religious organizations. bit.ly/3WUzr2i
November 13, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Guided by the words of Genesis 1:27, that all people are created b’tzelem Elohim (in the Divine image) and deserve dignity and respect, @rabbirickjacobs.bsky.social signed onto a statement supporting trans, intersex and nonbinary people alongside 9 other major religious organizations. bit.ly/3WUzr2i
Rabbi Laurence Milder offers us this prayer for Veterans Day, honoring all who served. Thank you for your courage and sacrifice.
November 11, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Rabbi Laurence Milder offers us this prayer for Veterans Day, honoring all who served. Thank you for your courage and sacrifice.
This Sunday, November 16 at 12:00 p.m. ET, join us for the first regional in-person gathering of the Jews of Color Leadership Network at Congregation Beth Elohim in New York City. Register: bit.ly/JOC_NYC
Connect with fellow leaders, share ideas, and build community!
Connect with fellow leaders, share ideas, and build community!
November 10, 2025 at 11:07 PM
This Sunday, November 16 at 12:00 p.m. ET, join us for the first regional in-person gathering of the Jews of Color Leadership Network at Congregation Beth Elohim in New York City. Register: bit.ly/JOC_NYC
Connect with fellow leaders, share ideas, and build community!
Connect with fellow leaders, share ideas, and build community!
Join us Wed. 10/15, 8PM ET/5PM PT for “Holding Hope: A Reform Movement Gathering Marking the Release of our Hostages." Through music, poetry and prayer, we will honor what we have carried together, as we close this dark chapter and open our hearts to what comes next. Register: urj.org/holdinghope
October 13, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Join us Wed. 10/15, 8PM ET/5PM PT for “Holding Hope: A Reform Movement Gathering Marking the Release of our Hostages." Through music, poetry and prayer, we will honor what we have carried together, as we close this dark chapter and open our hearts to what comes next. Register: urj.org/holdinghope
Statement from URJ President, Rabbi Rick Jacobs, regarding the recent proposal to end the war:
September 30, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Statement from URJ President, Rabbi Rick Jacobs, regarding the recent proposal to end the war:
The Reform Movement has been advocating for LGBTQ+ rights since 1965 and, since then, substantial progress has been made in pursuit of LGBTQ+ equality. We were moved by the first Kosher Queerfest to take place in Los Angeles, where the URJ was a sponsor.
August 19, 2025 at 5:59 PM
The Reform Movement has been advocating for LGBTQ+ rights since 1965 and, since then, substantial progress has been made in pursuit of LGBTQ+ equality. We were moved by the first Kosher Queerfest to take place in Los Angeles, where the URJ was a sponsor.
Savor the flavors of camp! 😎☀️🌳🤗
We just released a brand-new cookbook download, letting you bring a taste of camp and community to your table year-round. Get yours today: bit.ly/46RLvXZ
We just released a brand-new cookbook download, letting you bring a taste of camp and community to your table year-round. Get yours today: bit.ly/46RLvXZ
July 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Savor the flavors of camp! 😎☀️🌳🤗
We just released a brand-new cookbook download, letting you bring a taste of camp and community to your table year-round. Get yours today: bit.ly/46RLvXZ
We just released a brand-new cookbook download, letting you bring a taste of camp and community to your table year-round. Get yours today: bit.ly/46RLvXZ
Just released: Our 2024 Annual Report reflects on the past year, highlighting our commitment to presence, responsibility, and action, embodied in the ancient Hebrew word "Hineni," meaning "Here I am." www.2024annualreport.urj.org
July 17, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Just released: Our 2024 Annual Report reflects on the past year, highlighting our commitment to presence, responsibility, and action, embodied in the ancient Hebrew word "Hineni," meaning "Here I am." www.2024annualreport.urj.org
Help unlock $50,000 to support Reform communities and foster a better world! We need 500 donors by July 16, and any amount counts. Donate today: brnw.ch/21wU1wD
July 9, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Help unlock $50,000 to support Reform communities and foster a better world! We need 500 donors by July 16, and any amount counts. Donate today: brnw.ch/21wU1wD
Know a teen who's eager to learn, connect, and contribute? 2025-2026 school year nominations are open for all URJ teen fellowships: Teen Israel Fellowship, Teen Jews of Color Fellowship, RAC Teen Justice Fellowship, and the new Madrichim Fellowship! Nominate a future leader today: NFTY.org/Nominate
June 24, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Know a teen who's eager to learn, connect, and contribute? 2025-2026 school year nominations are open for all URJ teen fellowships: Teen Israel Fellowship, Teen Jews of Color Fellowship, RAC Teen Justice Fellowship, and the new Madrichim Fellowship! Nominate a future leader today: NFTY.org/Nominate
Know someone with a grandchild who’s transgender or non-binary? This brand-new resource shares 6 ways to make a difference in that grandchild’s well-being. https://brnw.ch/21wSATF
June 17, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Know someone with a grandchild who’s transgender or non-binary? This brand-new resource shares 6 ways to make a difference in that grandchild’s well-being. https://brnw.ch/21wSATF
Vote Reform received the most votes in the 2025 US #WorldZionistCongress elections--the most EVER received by a slate in WZC history. Especially in this vulnerable time, we'll use this to keep pushing for releasing the hostages and maintaining the security of Israel as a Jewish & democratic State.
June 6, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Vote Reform received the most votes in the 2025 US #WorldZionistCongress elections--the most EVER received by a slate in WZC history. Especially in this vulnerable time, we'll use this to keep pushing for releasing the hostages and maintaining the security of Israel as a Jewish & democratic State.
Did you know? The first high school law review was founded in 2017 by Olivia Gross, the grandchild of Holocaust survivors. Olivia was inspired by the Jewish traditions of constructive debate and valuing opposing views. #OurSharedHeritage
(Image: Citizen Film for the American Creed Initiative)
(Image: Citizen Film for the American Creed Initiative)
May 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Did you know? The first high school law review was founded in 2017 by Olivia Gross, the grandchild of Holocaust survivors. Olivia was inspired by the Jewish traditions of constructive debate and valuing opposing views. #OurSharedHeritage
(Image: Citizen Film for the American Creed Initiative)
(Image: Citizen Film for the American Creed Initiative)
JAHM Facts: Jewish Americans make up 2.4% of the U.S. population, including 1.1 million Jews of Color. #MyJAHM #OurSharedHeritage
Image: Lisa Shaffer Photography for The Weitzman
Image: Lisa Shaffer Photography for The Weitzman
May 9, 2025 at 2:51 PM
JAHM Facts: Jewish Americans make up 2.4% of the U.S. population, including 1.1 million Jews of Color. #MyJAHM #OurSharedHeritage
Image: Lisa Shaffer Photography for The Weitzman
Image: Lisa Shaffer Photography for The Weitzman
Don't pass up the chance to make your voice and your Reform Jewish values heard! Vote Reform (#3 on the ballot) in the WZC elections by May 4 at zionistelection.org
#WorldZionistCongress
#WorldZionistCongress
April 29, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Don't pass up the chance to make your voice and your Reform Jewish values heard! Vote Reform (#3 on the ballot) in the WZC elections by May 4 at zionistelection.org
#WorldZionistCongress
#WorldZionistCongress
1️⃣ WEEK LEFT!
It's the final week to vote in the WZC elections. Make your voice heard and have a say in Israel's future. Learn more about the election and our platform at Vote4Reform.org , or Vote Reform (#3 on the ballot) today at ZionistElections.org !
It's the final week to vote in the WZC elections. Make your voice heard and have a say in Israel's future. Learn more about the election and our platform at Vote4Reform.org , or Vote Reform (#3 on the ballot) today at ZionistElections.org !
April 27, 2025 at 2:44 PM
1️⃣ WEEK LEFT!
It's the final week to vote in the WZC elections. Make your voice heard and have a say in Israel's future. Learn more about the election and our platform at Vote4Reform.org , or Vote Reform (#3 on the ballot) today at ZionistElections.org !
It's the final week to vote in the WZC elections. Make your voice heard and have a say in Israel's future. Learn more about the election and our platform at Vote4Reform.org , or Vote Reform (#3 on the ballot) today at ZionistElections.org !
We’ve joined with a broad coalition of organizations representing mainstream American Jewry to make clear: our community’s real concerns about antisemitism should not be used to undermine democratic norms and institutions. https://brnw.ch/21wS0Nh
April 15, 2025 at 4:33 PM
We’ve joined with a broad coalition of organizations representing mainstream American Jewry to make clear: our community’s real concerns about antisemitism should not be used to undermine democratic norms and institutions. https://brnw.ch/21wS0Nh
Join an interfaith prayer vigil—in person in DC or virtually—as we stand united in support of the lawsuit challenging the rollback of protections for sacred spaces. Thursday, April 3 at 6:30pm at National City Christian Church and online. https://brnw.ch/21wRDO6
March 31, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Join an interfaith prayer vigil—in person in DC or virtually—as we stand united in support of the lawsuit challenging the rollback of protections for sacred spaces. Thursday, April 3 at 6:30pm at National City Christian Church and online. https://brnw.ch/21wRDO6
We join the people of Israel and millions more in mourning the heartbreaking loss of Shiri, Ariel, & Kfir Bibas, who were murdered by Hamas after they were kidnapped on Oct. 7. As their loved ones accompany them to their final rest tomorrow, we stand in solidarity. May their memories be a blessing.
February 25, 2025 at 7:18 PM
We join the people of Israel and millions more in mourning the heartbreaking loss of Shiri, Ariel, & Kfir Bibas, who were murdered by Hamas after they were kidnapped on Oct. 7. As their loved ones accompany them to their final rest tomorrow, we stand in solidarity. May their memories be a blessing.
"This is a moment for us to be a religious community that lives our faith." Yesterday, @rabbirickjacobs.bsky.social joined Politics Nation with Al Sharpton on @msnbc.com, emphasizing the power of standing together as faith communities to advance civil rights. Watch: www.facebook.com/URJorg/video...
February 16, 2025 at 1:34 PM
"This is a moment for us to be a religious community that lives our faith." Yesterday, @rabbirickjacobs.bsky.social joined Politics Nation with Al Sharpton on @msnbc.com, emphasizing the power of standing together as faith communities to advance civil rights. Watch: www.facebook.com/URJorg/video...
How can you take action for immigration justice? Sign the petition: urj.tfaforms.net/1681?utm_sou...
February 13, 2025 at 9:08 PM
How can you take action for immigration justice? Sign the petition: urj.tfaforms.net/1681?utm_sou...