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.
Letter to Governor Paterson: Grant Marriage Equality in New York
"Loving, committed couples deserve the opportunity to celebrate their relationships and have them validated in the eyes of the law."
Reform Movement Renews Call to Repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Supports Reinstatement of Arabic Translator
Saperstein: "With our military stretched and strained by the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the firing of crucial and qualified personnel is not only unjust but a threat to the safety of our nation."
President's Budget Reflects Commitment to Those in Need
Pelavin: "As Americans and as Jews, we view the budget as a moral document, with particular concern for its impact on our nations most vulnerable populations."
Reform Movement Supports Confirmation of Dawn Johnsen
Saperstein: "Today, I ... express full support for Ms. Johnsens confirmation.
Reform Movement Hopes Souter Successor Preserves Church/State Separation
Pelavin: "We hope that the next Supreme Court Justice will follow in Justice Souters footsteps as strong defender of religious freedom and the separation of church and state."