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Remembering Paul J. Reichenbach z"l
1+ hour, 38+ min ago (273+ words) With deeply saddened hearts, we share the passing of our beloved colleague, leader, mentor, board member, and friend, Paul J. Reichenbach. Paul’s impact on Jewish camping, generations of young people, and the Reform Movement is immeasurable. Over 44 years with the Union…...
The Courage to Disagree
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (768+ words) As we enter the High Holidays, I am feeling a mixture of excitement and dread. I’m excited because the High Holidays have always been, for me, a time of grounding, reflection, and renewal. If our communities are to meet the…...
The Rabbi or the Custodian?
1+ week, 5+ day ago (179+ words) It was erev Yom Kippur, and there was so much to do. I was the twenty-something rabbi of the Brooklyn Heights Synagogue, a small congregation that couldn't fit into our small brownstone on the High Holidays. So, just hours before…...
URJ Response to Vandalism at Kehilat Darchei Noam in Ramat HaSharon
2+ week, 4+ day ago (214+ words) August 26, 2026 - 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. Just days earlier, one of Jerusalem’s flagship Reform congregations,…...
Statement from URJ President Rabbi Rick Jacobs on Central Synagogue Incident
4+ week, 1+ day ago (57+ words) Union for Reform Judaism August 15, 2026 - Last night, a joyful, spiritual gathering at Central Synagogue was disrupted by violence. We are grateful no one was seriously hurt, and we thank the security team, NYPD, and clergy for responding swiftly. Explore Jewish…...
A Week of Reform Jewish Joy
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (139+ words) I am occasionally asked what I enjoy most about serving as URJ Board Chair. Earlier this summer, I lived my response. As Rabbi Shoshana Kaminsky spoke during her installation on Shabbat morning, the mutual love - her love for this congregation…...
Thousands to One Voice: Koolulam Headlines URJ Biennial 2026
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (277+ words) NEW YORK, May 14, 2026 - The Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) announced today that Koolulam, the internationally acclaimed social-musical initiative that has captivated audiences around the world, will be featured at its Biennial on December 10-13, 2026, in Philadelphia, PA. "In a world that…...
Introducing the new URJ Ombuds: Marlo Goldstein Hode
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (182+ words) Report an Ethics Incident Marlo also teaches graduate courses in the Master’s in Dispute Resolution program at the University of Missouri School of Law. Across her work, Marlo is committed to helping individuals and organizations address challenges in ways that…...
Remembrance of Abe Foxman z"l
4+ mon, 2+ day ago (211+ words) When I first began my tenure as the President of the Union for Reform Judaism, Abe called me and invited me to lunch. It was a warm “get to know you” kind of meeting but he made it very clear…...
Listen: Rabbi Rick Jacobs on "Wondering Jews" Podcast
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (237+ words) Rabbi Rick Jacobs, President of the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ), joined the podcast Wondering Jews for a wide-ranging conversation on the identity, evolution, and future direction of Reform Judaism. In the episode, Rabbi Jacobs sits down with host Noam…...