Displaying 1 - 10 of 28
Gun Violence Prevention Shabbat (I Should Have Gotten Involved Sooner)
Gun Violence Prevention Shabbat is December 9-10 this year, and in the Torah portion, Parshat Vayishlach, Jacob wrestles with an angel to receive protection from a battle he foresees coming with his brother.
Ten Plagues of Inequality
As we think about the ancient plagues, let us also keep in mind those who still live under the weight of modern plagues.
Dinah’s Legacy
Twenty years ago, as a fourth-year rabbinic student, I gave my senior sermon on Parashat Vayishlach. The sermon focused on the rape of Dinah and the prevalence of violence against women in modern times. As I had the opportunity to reflect on this parsha again, I started to consider what has changed since 2001 and what has stayed the same.
Join the RAC College Civic Engagement Campaign Network
We are living in an urgent time. As the plague of gun violence persists, immigrants are under attack, and climate change destroys our planet, the Reform movement’s work of bringing justice, unity, and compassion to the world becomes more necessary.
First Time Voters Speak Out About Why They Will Show Up to Vote This Year
For those who turn 18 years old by this November 8, this will be their first year as voters. Whether they cast their first vote during a primary this year, fill out an absentee ballot while at college, or plan to visit their polling place on Election Day, these are all Shehecheyanu moments.
3 Jewish Ways to Commemorate International Women's Day
On March 8, we observe International Women’s Day (IWD), a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.
Reform Movement Statement on Conversion Issue / Law of Return Grandchild Clause
Jews around the world are experiencing a rise in antisemitism on a scale not seen in nearly 80 years. As such, it is deeply disturbing to see members of Israel’s likely new governing coalition advancing an effort to shun those worldwide who identify as Jews, including those who are fleeing horrific violence, persecution, and discrimination based on their Jewishness, either through revoking recognition of Reform, Conservative, and modern Orthodox conversions or abolishing the Law of Return’s grandchild clause.
Ensuring no resident of Canada is left behind in the COVID-19 response
Dear Member of Parliament,
We are writing as members of the Reform Jewish community in Canada in gratitude for your committed public service at this time.
Get Access to COVID-19 Resources
Contact ID Household ID First Name Last Name Email Congregation/Organization Name Congregation/Organization City Congregation/Organization State Congregation/Organization Country Opt-in to receive URJ e-mails I want to refer friends First Name Last Name Email reCAPTCHA helps prevent automated form
Sign Up for Exclusive Passover Content
Download our three themed menus for Passover, whether you’re cooking for one or sending your holiday menu to others who will join your virtual seder from afar. Populated with our favorite kosher-for-Passover dishes, each menu is specially curated to include recipes for entrees, starters, sides, and desserts, plus pro-tips from the chefs.