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.
Saperstein Joins Members of Congress, Activists in Calling for Aids to Darfur
"We gather today because the people in the camps have no lobby, no PACs to speak for them. Today we are their voice for justice, their hope for life."
Air Force Officer's Action Spurs Concern of Religious Neutrality Violation
Saperstein: "The militarys policy of religious neutrality exists to respect the diversity of religious beliefs and protect the religious liberty of both those who serve and those who are protected by our great armed forces."
A Call to Restore Humanitarian Aid Operations to Sudan
Saperstein: "President Bashirs expulsion of aid organizations from Sudan is morally reprehensible, and will result in the slow death of civilians across Sudan."
On Anniversary of Tibetan Uprising, A Call to End Oppression
Saperstein: "We call on the Chinese government to respect the rights of the Tibetan people and on the international community to continue to engage in bringing an end to decades of oppression in Tibet."
Reform Jewish Movement Appaulds Obama Administration's Efforts on Middle East Peace
Saperstein: "We remain determined to work to help ensure the long-term prospects for a Jewish and democratic Israel, living in peace with a viable Palestinian state"