URJ News
- Letter to National Education Association
We write to you on behalf of the Union for Reform Judaism and Reform Movement institutions that together encompass 2 million congregants, 2,500 clergy, and 850 congregations.
- Reform Jewish Leader Condemns IRS Decree Allowing Houses of Worship to Endorse Candidates
In response to the IRS’s decision to limit the Johnson Amendment by allowing houses of worship to endorse candidates without jeopardizing their tax-exempt status, Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner released the following statement.
- Reform Jewish Leader Condemns Passage of Devastating Budget Bill
As a Reform Movement committed to lifting up the most vulnerable, this budget reconciliation bill is an immoral erosion of our socioeconomic fabric that will leave tens of thousands to needlessly suffer each year.
- Reform Movement Responds to U.S.-Led Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Infrastructure
The threat of a nuclear-armed Iran has struck fear in hearts around the world. Now, thanks to the decisive actions taken over the last week by Israel and the U.S., the overarching threat of a nuclear Iran has been diminished.
- Reform Movement Responds to the Offensive Remarks by MK Galit Distel toward MK Gilad Kariv and the Pluralistic Jewish Community
We unequivocally condemn the offensive and degrading remarks about Reform Judaism made by MK Galit Distel-Atbaryan in a Knesset committee.
- Historic Victory for Reform Movement in World Zionist Congress Elections
The Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) and Association of Reform Zionists of America (ARZA) proudly announce an historic win in the 2025 World Zionist Congress (WZC) elections.
- Reform Jewish Leader Welcomes Supreme Court Decision Rejecting Religious Charter School
"We welcome the U.S. Supreme Court's decision today that upholds a lower court ruling rejecting the use of public tax dollars to support a faith-based charter school."
- 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."