URJ News
- Reform Jewish Leader Welcomes Supreme Court Decision Rejecting Religious Charter School
In response to the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board v. Drummond blocking the establishment of the first religious charter school, Rabbi David Saperstein, Director Emeritus of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, released the following statement.
- Reform Jewish Leader Statement on The Killing of Two Israeli Embassy Staff
"We mourn Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky, the two Israeli embassy staff who were murdered outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C."
- Post-Election Statement – ARZA/Vote Reform – Hatikvah – Mercaz USA
The election for the 2025 World Zionist Congress has been a significant success for our 3 slates, representing the majority of liberal Jewry in the U.S.
- Reform Leader’s Statement on Right Wing Attack on Reform Congregation in Israel
"On Yom Hazikaron, it is shameful that there are those who chose this day to attack fellow Jews gathered in solemn remembrance."
- Reform Jewish Leader Mourns Loss of Pope Francis
"On behalf of the URJ, I extend our condolences to the Catholic community worldwide on the passing of Pope Francis, a visionary leader who has profoundly impacted our world."
- URJ Joins Coalition of Jewish Organizations in Rejecting the False Choice Between Jewish Safety and Democracy
We say with one voice: our community’s real concerns about antisemitism should not be used to undermine democratic norms and institutions
- Reform Movement Statement on Importance of Rule of Law and Due Process
We have been deeply pained by the abhorrent harassment of Jewish students, faculty, and allies on college campuses since October 7th. However, we urge that efforts to ensure Jewish safety be pursued in ways that uphold our nation’s core principles of due process and free speech.
- Reform Leader's Letter to Senators Ahead of Gov. Huckabee's Confirmation Hearing
This letter was delivered to all 100 United States senators today from Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner regarding he nomination of Gov. Mike Huckabee as U.S. Ambassador to Israel.
- Statement on Reform Movement Institutions Joining Major Federal Lawsuit Protecting Religious Freedom
The URJ and CCAR have proudly joined more than two dozen national faith denominations and associations as plaintiffs in a major federal lawsuit defending religious freedom.
- Jewish Groups' Statement on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Jewish tradition teaches of the Divine spark in every person. As Jewish groups that are committed to protecting and advancing the safety and security of our community, we know we have an invaluable tool to leverage: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.