Current Events

Current Events

The URJ and CCAR Join Other National Jewish Organizations in Sending Recommendations to Administration and Congress on Urgent Steps to Take to Combat Antisemitism

Contact: Lauren Theodore, LTheodore@URJ.org, 212-650-4154

January 29, 2021 - Building on our endorsement of the IHRA definition of antisemitism, the Central Conference of Ameri

The phrase EXECUTIVE ORDER typewritten on white paper beneath a blue folder

Racial Justice

Executive Action is Making a Difference on Issues We Care About

Barbara Weinstein

January 25, 2021

Many of these steps are ones we called for in outreach to the transition team, and they are already having a positive impact. But legislation is vital to ensure these steps cannot be overturned at the discretion of a new president.

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Reform Jewish Institutions Affirm IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism

Contact: Lauren Theodore, LTheodore@URJ.org, 212-650-4154

January 25, 2021

As an important part of combatting the growth of antisemitism, the URJ, CCAR, WRJ, and ARZA, endorse the use of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance "Working Definition of Antisemitism" as a tool for monitoring and raising awareness.

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Reform Jewish Leader Congratulates New President and Vice President

Contact: Sarah Garfinkel, sgarfinkel@westendstrategy.com, 202-776-7700

January 20, 2021

"We congratulate President Biden and Vice President Harris on their inauguration today. They have assumed the mantle of leadership in a time of unprecedented challenge. We pray that they will lead the nation with wisdom and fortitude."

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Reform Jewish Movement Statement on the Impeachment of President Donald J. Trump

Contact: Lauren Theodore, LTheodore@URJ.org, 212-650-4154

We applaud the House of Representatives’ bipartisan vote to hold President Trump accountable for his incitement of violence against the United States government and we urge the Senate to act on this Article of Impeachment.