The Voice of the Reform Movement
The Union for Reform Judaism represents a vibrant network of nearly 850 Reform synagogues across North America, which foster serious Jewish learning, sacred community, and prophetic justice. As the central address for this congregational network, the URJ speaks on behalf of the entire Reform Movement on a wide range of topics ranging from Jewish observance and ritual, community relations, social justice and much more.
Through our public relations efforts, the URJ expands the reach of our member congregations via the URJ’s trusted leaders, who are quoted frequently in the Jewish and mainstream press and serve to elevate the Reform Movement's values of diversity, inclusion, modernity. Follow the URJ and Reform Movement leaders on social media.
If you would like information about a press release issued before 2001, or any other communications related information, contact the press room. You may also be interested in press releases from the Religious Action Center.
Stem Cell Decision Opens Doors to Life-Saving Research
Saperstein: "Federal support for embryonic stem cell research honors the integrity of human life by seeking to enhance the life and health of millions of Americans."
Reform Jewish Leader Testifies Before EPA on Emission Standards
Weinstein: "We care about this issue not just for the sake of the environment itself, but because we know from experience that the effects of environmental degradation are felt most acutely among those who lack the resources to effecti
Reform Movement Condemns Recent Anti-Semitic Attacks WorldWide
Saperstein: "These senseless and targeted incidents are a jarring and all-too-real reminder that the ugly blight of anti-Semitism still thrives."
Rocket Attack on Ashkelon School Both Saddening, Troubling
Saperstein: "We are deeply dismayed by terrorists' continued efforts to threaten safety and destroy property in areas frequented by civilians."
Jewish Leader Appaulds U.S. Decision to End Durban Conference Participation
Saperstein: "We hope that at some point in the near future, a serious international effort will be made to address the plight of those who suffer discrimination."