Reform Movement Mourns the Death of President Jimmy Carter
Over the course of a remarkably long, robust, and impactful life, President Jimmy Carter touched countless lives the world over.
Union for Reform Judaism
Union for Reform Judaism Appoints Jen Algire as Executive Vice President
Rabbi Rick Jacobs, President of the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ), announced today that Jen Algire will join the URJ’s executive leadership team as Executive Vice President.
Over 5,000 Jews and Allies Sign Letter Urging President-Elect Trump to Govern with Justice, Democracy, and Rule of Law
More than 5,000 individuals from the Reform Jewish Movement and its allies have signed a letter to President-elect Donald Trump, spotlighting key policy issues and praying that in his next term, he will advance the principles of justice and commitment to rule of law that have been sources of strength for our nation.
Statement from the Reform Movement on the Ceasefire in Lebanon
We are encouraged by the ceasefire in Lebanon, announced yesterday by Israel yesterday after more than a year of deadly rocket attacks by Hezbollah.
The Religious Action Center for Reform Judaism Rallies More Than 55 Jewish Organizations in Opposition to H.R. 9495
The Religious Action Center, the Union for Reform Judaism and dozens of prominent Jewish organizations speak out against H.R. 9495.
Reform Movement Statement on the Election of Donald J. Trump
Donald J. Trump has been elected as the 47th President of the United States. We hope and pray that he will be a president for all Americans, advancing the principles of democracy, justice, and commitment to rule of law that have been sources of strength for our nation throughout its history.
Reform Movement Mourns the Death of Bernard “Bernie” Marcus
We join the wide circle of those who mourn the death of Bernard “Bernie” Marcus. Bernie was a proud Reform Jew whose philanthropic deeds were nothing short of extraordinary.
Reform Movement Statement on the Death of Yahya Sinwar
On this festival of Sukkot - when we are commanded to rejoice - we will not celebrate the death of this diabolical terrorist. We will, however, express our relief that millions of innocent people will sleep better tonight knowing he is no longer among the living.
American Jewish Organizations Urge Israeli Government to Prioritize Hostages Release Before High Holidays
This morning, the undersigned American Jewish Organizations delivered a letter to Israeli Ambassador Herzog calling for the Israeli government to do everything it can to prioritize the lives of the hostages and sign a deal to secure their release in advance of the upcoming High Holidays.