Oftentimes throughout Jewish history, our ancestors approached this Shabbat as they were coming out of hard times. Many in the Jewish community faced serious challenges this past week, Rabbi Rick Jacobs offers his reflections on this moment.
We’ve not hesitated to call out Mayor Mamdani when we’ve disagreed — including over buffer zone legislation that protects New Yorkers from harassment and intimidation.
We are praying for all those injured in today’s terror attack in Jerusalem. May the memories of those murdered be a blessing and may their loved ones find comfort amidst their horrific loss.
וּפְרוֹשׂ עָלֵֽינוּ סֻכַּת שְׁלוֹמֶךָ: בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יְהֹוָה הַפּוֹרֵשׂ סֻכַּת שָׁלוֹם עָלֵֽינוּ וְעַל כָּל עַמּוֹ יִשְׂרָאֵל וְעַל יְרוּשָׁלָֽיִם: We ask the Holy One to spread over Israel a shelter of peace as they await with fear in their bomb shelters and safe rooms, the retaliatory strike of Iran.
Union for Reform Judaism@reformjudaism.bsky.social · last yr.The loud and clear support of Reform Jewish values in this World Zionist Congress election means more than just the number of delegates we get in October. @rabbirickjacobs.bsky.social, URJ President, shares more: ejewishphilanthropy.com/the-reform-s...
So proud of our Reform Movement’s historic victory in the World Zionist Congress election! Our Vote Reform slate received more votes than any other slate— not only in this election, but in the entire history of the WZC!
Union for Reform Judaism@reformjudaism.bsky.social · last yr.Vote Reform received the most votes in the 2025 US #WorldZionistCongress elections--the most EVER received by a slate in WZC history. Especially in this vulnerable time, we'll use this to keep pushing for releasing the hostages and maintaining the security of Israel as a Jewish & democratic State.
Here in America, and around the world, being Jewish or loving Israel should not put a person’s life in danger. My full post: bit.ly/4522xC5
We mourn Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky, the two Israeli embassy staff, who were murdered outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington DC. www.facebook.com/share/p/1EhM...
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It’s the last day to vote in the World Zionist Congress. Diaspora Jews are invited to vote on $1 billion of allocations and key leadership roles to shape an Israel aligned with our liberal Jewish values of equality, justice and democracy. Elections have consequences. PLEASE VOTE REFORM #3!!
What a blessing to join tonight’s 40th annual jointly held Yom HaShoah service with Saint Peter’s Church and Central Synagogue. I believe this may well be one of the longest expressions of interfaith solidarity in commemorating the Holocaust, which is both remarkable and inspiring!
The firebombing of Gov Shapiro‘s residence evokes the most painful memories of antisemitic, hate-fueled violence. Grateful that he and his family were unharmed thanks to the fast work of law enforcement and firefighters.
Suspect in Josh Shapiro’s Mansion Arson Cited Treatment of Palestinians, Police Say
The man charged in the attack on Gov. Josh Shapiro’s residence told the police he was seeking to “stop having my friends killed.”
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אֵלֶּה אֶזְכְּרָה וְנַפְשִׁי עָלַי אֶשְׁפְּכָה Eleh ezkerah venafshi alay eshpechah. These I will remember and pour out my soul.
I was honored to join Rev Sharpton’s civil rights summit to share our Reform Jewish activism on behalf of the most vulnerable in the wake of recent EOs.
Union for Reform Judaism@reformjudaism.bsky.social · last yr."This is a moment for us to be a religious community that lives our faith." Yesterday, @rabbirickjacobs.bsky.social joined Politics Nation with Al Sharpton on @msnbc.com, emphasizing the power of standing together as faith communities to advance civil rights. Watch: www.facebook.com/URJorg/video...
An administration claiming to combat antisemitism shouldn’t be standing with a far right German party that downplays the dangers of Nazism.
Vance and Musk Attack German Consensus on Nazis and Speech
Vice President JD Vance and Elon Musk have challenged decades-long approaches to political extremism that were designed to prevent another Hitler.
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It was very important that the URJ joined 24 Christian and Jewish denominations and associations as plaintiffs in this lawsuit to protect undocumented people who enter our congregations every day.
Trump won't block immigration arrests in houses of worship. Now these 27 religious groups are suing
More than two-dozen Christian and Jewish groups representing millions of Americans have filed a federal court lawsuit challenging a Trump administration move giving immigration agents more leeway to m...
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“This moment requires bold thinking to bring safety and autonomy to Israel and the Palestinians. What was proposed yesterday will not build that future; it will undermine it…”
Reform Leadership Responds to President Trump’s Recent Comments on Gaza
We strongly condemn the proposal described by President Donald Trump of a U.S. takeover of the Gaza Strip in the form of a real estate development plan.
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Seems like a good day to get started on a new social media platform that is congruent with my values.