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.
If you would like information about a press release issued before 2001, or any other communications related information, contact the press room. You may also be interested in press releases from the Religious Action Center.
Reform Movement Condemns Attacks Against New Israel Fund
Saperstein: "In their twisted attribution of blame for the Goldstone Report to the NIF, these attackers are trying to delegitimize the New Israel Fund in much the same way that the Goldstone Report is being used to delegitim
Repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Long Overdue
Pelavin: "Regardless of sexual orientation, those Americans who risk their lives to serve our country and defend Americas freedom deserve our utmost support, gratitude and respect."
Proposed Federal Budget Freeze is Cause for Concern
Saperstein: "Times of economic hardship are exactly when government programs, especially those that may face freezes in the Presidents proposal, must be expanded, not diminished."
Reform Movement Observes 37th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade
Saperstein: "Mandatory waiting periods, restrictions on doctors' ability to make medical judgments, the violence that this year took the life of Dr.
Reform Movement Reiterates Support for OLC Nominee Dawn Johnsen
Saperstein: "We take this opportunity to reiterate our support for her nomination and express our sincere hope that she will be quickly confirmed."