Union for Reform Judaism

Signers from a dozen countries affirm that while Israelis alone choose their government, the future of Israel and Diaspora Jewry remains deeply intertwined.

This letter was sent internally about the Decision in Mennonite Church USA v. DHS.

We are grateful that, after this statement was issued, most of detainees were released. The original statement appears below unchanged.

In response to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s statement marking the anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel, Rabbi Rick Jacobs issued the following statement.

The Union for Reform Judaism today announced an evolution of its congregational strategy focused on strengthening relationships, deepening Jewish learning, and helping congregations build vibrant, resilient communities across North America.

This is a letter sent to Congress opposing inclusion of the Military Chaplains Modernization Act in the National Defense Authorization Act.

While most of the Jewish world entered their synagogues on Yom Kippur to pour out their hearts in prayer after passing through phalanxes of security personnel there to protect them, Kol HaNeshama, an inspiring Reform congregation in Jerusalem, was attacked for the fourth time in a month.

The Union for Reform Judaism today announced that Rabbi Michael Namath will serve as Assistant Vice President, Movement Building, a new role within the URJ’s Jewish Life & Leadership team.

URJ President Rabbi Rick Jacobs issued the following statement in response to the Met Gala's decision to cancel plans for an exhibition of John Galliano's work.

Today, URJ announced an expanded collaboration with BBYO, the leading pluralistic Jewish teen Movement, to grow its engagement with Jewish teens.

Yesterday’s congressional vote funding the vital Nonprofit Security Grant Program is a positive step. But it’s not enough to meet the scope of the challenge we face.

For the second time in less than ten days, a Reform synagogue in Israel has been vandalized. This time, the windows of Congregation Darchei Noam in Ramat Hasharon were smashed.

Last night, a joyful, spiritual gathering at Central Synagogue was disrupted by violence. We will not answer fear by retreating behind locked doors

URJ President Rabbi Rick Jacobs issued the following statement in response to recent Jewish settler attacks against Palestinians in the West Bank.

URJ President Rabbi Rick Jacobs issued a statement in response to Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s recent comments regarding Israel and Prime Minister Netanyahu.

This letter was sent to Members of Congress from Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner urging lawmakers to oppose an amendment that would eliminate U.S. aid to Israel, damaging both U.S. interests in the Middle East as well as Israel’s long-term security.