URJ News
- Statement from the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism on the Passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson
We join with others across the country in mourning the loss of Reverend Jesse Jackson.
- Statement from the Reform Movement on ICE Actions and Funding
To restore good faith trust in ICE to protect, rather than endanger, individuals, major reforms in ICE’s mandate are required...Until such reforms are made, we do not support new funding for ICE.
- Reform Movement Statement on the Return of Ran Gvili’s Body
We join the people of Israel and Jewish communities around the world in marking the return of the body of Ran Gvili z”l, 842 agonizing days since October 7, 2023.
- Union for Reform Judaism Statement on Arson at Mississippi’s Beth Israel Congregation
Our hearts are with Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi, and with the entire Jewish community as they recover from this act of antisemitism.
- URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech and 6 Points Creative Arts Come Together in 2027 as URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech & Arts
The Union for Reform Judaism is proud to announce an exciting new chapter for two of our specialty camps.
- Reform Movement Responds to ICE Shooting in Minnesota
We are heartbroken by the shooting death of a civilian, Renee Nicole Good, by an ICE agent in Minnesota.
- Rabbi Jonah Pesner Responds to U.S. Coast Guard Decision on Swastika Classification
The following letter was sent to Admiral Kevin E. Lunday, Acting Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard, from Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner, in response to a policy change that the U.S. Coast Guard would no longer classify the swastika as a hate symbol.
- Statement by Rabbi Rick Jacobs on the Antisemitic Attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach Menorah Lighting
Good morning, everyone.
- Letter to Acting Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard
This letter was sent to Admiral Kevin E. Lunday, Acting Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard, from Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner, in response to reports that the U.S. Coast Guard would no longer classify the swastika as a hate symbol.
- Reform Jewish Leaders’ Statement on the Anti-Zionist Protest at New York’s Park East Synagogue
As we prepare to welcome Shabbat, we are carrying the pain and trauma of the vile slogans chanted outside Manhattan's Park East synagogue on Wednesday night.