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.
Saperstein, Messinger Invite Activists, Rabbis to Fast for Darfur
Leading Jewish activists join "fasting chain" for Darfur begun by Mia Farrow, accompanied by participants across the world
Newly Passed Tobacco Bill Wil Save Countless Lives
Saperstein: "Todays strong, bipartisan vote for the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act prioritizes the health and safety of Americans."
Reform Jewish Leader Condemns Rev. Wright's Hateful Comments
Pelavin: "Legitimate disagreements about policy differences can never be allowed to spill into ugly religious or ethnic characterizations."
Reform Jewish Leader Responds to Shooting at Holocaust Museum
Yoffie: "That todays shooting at the United States Holocaust Museum should take place at a site expressly created to teach the world about the destruction and devastation brought about by human evil deepens the resonance of this
Reform Jewish Movement Responds to President Obama's Cairo Speech
Saperstein: "We are hopeful that todays speech, which was broad in its scope and ambition, will form a solid basis for U.S. Middle East policy."