Union For Reform Judaism

0 Ethics Sports

Addressing Abuse in US Gymnastics—and The Reform Movement

Guest Contributor in Lilith · 29 Jul

The text discusses the ongoing efforts to address sexual abuse in U.S. gymnastics and within the Reform Movement.

Prominent Jews react to Trump assassination attempt

Lauren Markoe in Forward · 14 Jul

Jewish leaders, including prominent figures like Gov. Josh Shapiro, Ivanka Trump, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Bernie Sanders, and Rabbi Rick Jacobs, among others, condemned the recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania.

0 Israel Antisemitism

An Inflection Point in Jewish Life—Mi va’Mi Haholchim

Rabbi Moshe Hauer in Jewish Action · 20 Jun

A group of rabbis, including Rebecca Alpert, met with the UN Secretary General to support the call for a ceasefire in Gaza and criticized Israel's actions.

0 Israel Politics

A 'very dangerous moment': Reaction pours in over Iran's attack on Israel

Lauren Markoe in Forward · 14 Apr

Iran's attack on Israel with over 300 missiles and drones elicited a range of reactions from various individuals and organizations.

0 Communities Politics

Union for Reform Judaism pledges to divest millions from fossil fuel industry

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 10 Apr

The Union for Reform Judaism, representing the largest American Jewish denomination, has committed to divesting from the fossil fuel industry to address the climate crisis, guided by Jewish teachings of environmental stewardship.

0 Communities Leadership

Today’s young adults need the Jewish camp experience more than ever

Rachel Kohn in eJewishPhilanthropy · 29 Feb

Rachel Berlin Handloff, the executive director of 6 Points Specialty Camps, emphasizes the importance of Jewish summer camps for young adults amidst the rise in antisemitism.

0 Communities Art

Reform movement unveils new logos and ‘artistic, abstract’ branding

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 31 Jan

The Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) has unveiled new logos and visual branding as part of a rebranding effort following its 150th anniversary.

0 Israel Politics

Americans for Peace Now becomes first US Zionist group to call for a ceasefire in Gaza

Ron Kampeas in Forward · 8 Jan

Americans for Peace Now, a left-wing pro-Israel organization, has become the first American Zionist group to call for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war.

0 Politics Communities

Current and former members of the Union for Reform Judaism call for cease-fire

Debrah Miszak in Forward · 19 Dec 2023

Over 1,000 current and former members of the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ), the largest denomination in North America, have signed an open letter calling for an immediate cease-fire in Israel and Palestine.

0 Communities Israel

What Matters Now to Rabbi Rick Jacobs: Coalitions of faith and conscience

What Matters Now · 26 Oct 2023

Rabbi Rick Jacobs discusses the complexities of forming coalitions of faith and conscience in response to the recent violent attacks by Hamas and the need for a strong yet compassionate military response.

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How Jews are joining the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington on Shabbat

LMarkoe in Forward · 25 Aug 2023

On the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, about a dozen Jews will be among the speakers at the event.

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Dissent in the Reform Ranks

Armin Rosen in Tablet · 28 Jun 2023

The Re-Charging Reform Judaism conference held at Stephen Wise Free Synagogue discussed internal divisions and concerns within the Reform movement.

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The Federation Enters Its Next Era

Emily Alhadeff in The Cholent · 23 Jun 2023

Nancy Greer, the current CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle, will be retiring this fall and will be succeeded by Solly Kane, the executive director of the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) Camps.

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Adina and Eric Yoffie: A Different Path, Still Family [Divergence 5/5]

18forty · 19 Apr 2022

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Rabbi Eric Yoffie, President Emeritus of the Union for Reform Judaism, and his daughter Dr. Adina Yoffie, a Modern Orthodox editor and writer, discuss their journey as a family through ideological differences.

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"Netanyahu bet everything on Trump": Inside Israel's Iran bind

Haaretz Weekly · 7 Feb 2022

In this episode, Yossi Shain, a top political science expert and member of the Knesset, discusses Israel's foreign policy.

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Beyond Conservative and Reform: The Rise of the Unaffiliated Synagogue

Paula Jacobs in Tablet · 20 Jan 2022

A paradigm shift is occurring in Jewish religious denominations, leading to the rise of unaffiliated synagogues.

0 Politics Israel

The “Another Year” Edition

Promised Podcast · 6 Sep 2018

The text discusses various important topics such as President Trump's decision to stop American aid for Palestinian refugees, the increase in homeschooled children in Israel, reflections on key events and figures of the previous year, and American rabbis' dilemmas in addressing Israel on Rosh Hashanah.

0 Holidays Israel

The “Another Year” Edition

Promised Podcast · 6 Sep 2018

Don Futterman, Noah Efron, and Naomi Zeveloff discuss significant topics including Trump cutting funding for Palestinian refugees, a surge in homeschooled Israeli children, reflections on the past year, and the challenge of American rabbis addressing Israel this Rosh Hashanah.

0 Holidays Communities

This Rosh Hashanah, Welcoming My Fiancé Into Judaism

Alexandra Pucciarelli in Tablet · 18 Sep 2017

In this personal reflection, the author shares their experience of welcoming their fiancé Ian into Judaism as he embarks on the conversion process.

0 History Politics

The Rabbis of Selma

Elon Green in Tablet · 26 Dec 2014

The article discusses the role of rabbis during the Selma civil rights movement, focusing on Abraham Joshua Heschel's support for the cause alongside other lesser-known figures such as John Doar, Bayard Rustin, and Amelia Boynton.

0 Jewish Law Communities

Did Moses Intermarry? Who Says He Did—and Why Do They Want To Know?

Steven M. Cohen and Leon A. Morris in Tablet · 4 Feb 2014

The article discusses the recent speculation in Reform circles about whether Moses intermarried with Tziporah and the implications of such a claim in the context of contemporary intermarriage trends among Jews.

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