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A Lasting Legacy: $1 Million Gift Strengthens the Future of the Scheidt Seminar
This past weekend, at the 25th anniversary celebration of the URJ Scheidt Seminar for Congregational Presidents, we had the incredible privilege of announcing a $1 million gift from the Scheidt family.
Prepping for Passover: A Resource Roundup for a Satisfying Seder
Passover is soon approaching! Below are some of our favorite Passover resources, selected to help your seder preparations go more smoothly.
URJ February 2025 Ethics Communication
The URJ Ethics Committee, chaired by URJ North American Board members Blair Marks and Dr. Steve Weitz, continues to work with URJ staff to ensure that our environments are safe, equitable, and inclusive for all.
Listening Leads to Oneness: Building Vibrant Jewish Communities
The URJ's North American Congregation Services & Community Vibrancy team is committed to listening to and learning from you - our lay and professional leaders - as we work together to continue building a dynamic network of Jewish communities that reflect the diversity of our Movement and models our values.
Small Congregations Eligible to be Served by Small Congregation Clergy Collaborative
To continue to meet the needs for clergy presence within our smaller congregations, the URJ, CCAR, and ACC, in consultation with HUC-JIR, have created the Small Congregation Clergy Collaborative.
The Power of Transformative Leadership: The Legacy of UAHC President Rabbi Alexander Schindler
More than any other leader in American Reform Judaism, Rabbi Alexander Schindler recognized the unique needs of Reform Jews during the more than two decades (1973-1995) he served as president of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations.
Supporting Immigrants and Refugees in This Challenging Moment
Background on recent Reform Movement statements, longstanding Reform Movement policies, and opportunities for action by individuals, congregations, and communities.
Combating Climate Change One Dollar at a Time
In April 2024, after two years of study and engagement with many internal and external partners, the Union for Reform Judaism passed a landmark resolution calling on Reform Jewish individuals, congregations and our communal institutions to transition our investments, pensions, and endowments away from fossil fuel interests.
Inspiring Teens to be Tomorrow’s Leaders
Over the weekend of January 17-20, over 250 teens from 11 NFTY regions - the largest NFTY event since 2020 - were welcomed to URJ Camp Newman in Santa Rosa, CA for a weekend of connection, joyful Jewish moments, social action, and fun.
The URJ Equity Indicator: A New Tool to Guide Your Efforts Creating a Communities of Belonging
We are so proud to launch the Union for Reform Judaism's (URJ) Equity Indicator; an exciting new tool that will help guide all of us in our efforts to create equitable Communities of Belonging. An equitable Jewish community is a space and place where all people have the opportunity to feel affirmed, safe, celebrated, and experience a sense of belonging.
