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.
Saperstein to Serve on Obama's Advisory Council on Faith-Based Issues
Saperstein to Serve on Obamas Advisory Council on Faith-Based Issues "This unique opportunity will enhance the Reform Movements ability to speak out publicly and robustly, both when we agree and disagree with the White Houses policies."
Expansion of Children's Health Insurance Will Cover 4 Million More Kids
Saperstein: "This overdue legislation will provide a much-needed safety net for our nations families who are struggling in the current economic crisis."
Reform Jewish Leader Commends Global Warming Principles, Calls for Further Action
Pelavin: "Sen. Boxers call for action this year on climate change ... gives us great hope that our leaders are finally poised to confront this critical issue."
Reform Jewish Movement Launches New Greening Initiative
Rabbi Marla Feldman: "Climate change is the crisis of our time, and we must confront this challenge in our individual and communal lives."
New Fair Pay Law Combats Injustice of Wage Discrimination
Saperstein: "In these trying economic times, equitable pay is not only a right, but a vital step in enabling women and minorities, the most frequent victims of discrimination, to pull themselves out of poverty."