The Voice of the Reform Movement
The Union for Reform Judaism represents a vibrant network of 825 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.
On Anniversary of Caputre, Reform Movement Prays for Release of Gilad Shalit
Pelavin: "We hope and pray that a renewed effort and diplomatic ingenuity can, at last, help deliver Gilad home safely"
At Interfaith Service, Saperstein Stresses Urgent Need for Health Care Reform
"Universal means universal: for the rich and the poor, for the old and the young, for the chronically ill and the disabled, and it must focus on preventative and primary care, saving lives while containing cost."
Reform Jewish Movement Welcomes Court Decision Preserving Voting Rights
Pelavin: "Voting discrimination remains a continued problem for our nation, and we are grateful that the Supreme Court preserved the core element of our democracy: full and equal voting rights for all people."
This Week Marks Key Turning Point in Health Care Debate
Pelavin: "We look forward to a thoughtful debate on how to ensure that reform rests on a financially sustainable foundation, providing people with the care they need when they need it while controlling costs."
Rabbis Across the Globe Join in Fast for Darfur
Rabbi David Saperstein "As a protest and as an emblem of solidarity" with the people of Darfur