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Register now and secure your spot! Join us December 10–13, 2026 in Philadelphia as we gather as a Movement for an unforgettable four-day immersive experience.

Recipes for Passover

Find delicious recipes and everything you need to observe and celebrate throughout the holiday.

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Defending Egalitarian Prayer at the Kotel

Learn and take action to protest an Israeli bill that could imprison anyone for praying at the Kotel contrary to ultra-Orthodox standards.

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Ethics Accountability

The safety of every person in our community is our sacred moral responsibility. This is, and always will be, our highest priority. Learn how to report incidents of harassment, abuse, or misconduct to the URJ or other Reform movement institutions.

Press Releases

Reform Movement Statement on the “Death Penalty for Terrorists Law”

March 31, 2026

The Reform Movement strongly condemns the Knesset’s passage of the “Death Penalty for Terrorists Law”.

Statement from the Union for Reform Judaism

URJ Statement on Attack on Temple Israel of West Bloomfield, MI

March 12, 2026

The Union for Reform Judaism is deeply saddened and alarmed by the attack at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, MI. Our hearts are with the injured, heroic security officer, the congregation, and especially the children and educators whose day was pierced by antisemitic violence.

Reform Movement Statement on War Against Iran

March 1, 2026

At this perilous moment, we stand in solidarity with our Israeli siblings – including soldiers of the IDF – American service members, and all innocent civilians throughout the region who are in harm’s way.

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What's New

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RAC-NJ: New Jersey Strengthens Immigrant Protections

March 27, 2026

RAC-NJ celebrates that immigrant protections have been enacted into law even as we call on Governor Sherill and the Legislature to continue the work of providing meaningful harm reduction to the 1 in 4 New Jerseyans who are foreign-born.

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Reform Zionism: A Sacred Responsibility

March 26, 2026

Reform Zionism calls us into relationship with Israel in its most vulnerable moments. It asks us not to watch from a distance, but to share in the responsibility of building and protecting the Jewish state.

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You Don’t Have to Lead Alone: Join a Presidents Network

March 25, 2026

The URJ's Presidents Networks are small groups of current and incoming Reform congregational presidents, who gather as peers and who truly understand the unique opportunities and challenges of congregational leadership.

This Week's Torah Portion

Sh'mini
שְׁמִינִי
The Eighth [Day]

On the eighth day Moses called Aaron and his sons, and the elders of Israel. - Leviticus 9:1

Torah

Leviticus 9:1-11:47

Haftarah

II Samuel 6:1-7:17

When

April 11, 2026 / 24 Nisan 5786

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Next Week's Torah Portion

Tazria - M’tzoraBearing Seed / A Leperתַזְרִיעַ - מְצֹרָע

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JHR: Manage Human Resources with Ease and Expertise

At JHR, we integrate Jewish values with organizational health and employee well-being to become your trusted Human Resources (HR) partner.

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