The Voice of the Reform Movement
The Union for Reform Judaism represents a vibrant network of 825 Reform synagogues across North America, which foster serious Jewish learning, sacred community, and prophetic justice. As the central address for this congregational network, the URJ speaks on behalf of the entire Reform Movement on a wide range of topics ranging from Jewish observance and ritual, community relations, social justice and much more.
Through our public relations efforts, the URJ expands the reach of our member congregations via the URJ’s trusted leaders, who are quoted frequently in the Jewish and mainstream press and serve to elevate the Reform Movement's values of diversity, inclusion, modernity. Follow the URJ and Reform Movement leaders on social media.
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This Week Marks Key Turning Point in Health Care Debate
Pelavin: "We look forward to a thoughtful debate on how to ensure that reform rests on a financially sustainable foundation, providing people with the care they need when they need it while controlling costs."
Rabbis Across the Globe Join in Fast for Darfur
Rabbi David Saperstein "As a protest and as an emblem of solidarity" with the people of Darfur
Reform Jewish Movement Responds to 2009 Human Trafficking Report
Saperstein: "It is more urgent than ever for international leaders and NGOs to strengthen measures to combat this modern-day slavery."
Reform Jewish Movement Calls for Greater Steps Toward Equality
Saperstein: "Discrimination against any person because of his or her sexual orientation is deplorable and we remain disappointed that our government continues to condone such unequal treatment."
In New Policy Statement, Reaction to Netanyahu Speech: Reform Jewish Movement Offers Renewed Support for Middle East Process
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