Reform Movement
Andrea Weiss, trailblazing Reform rabbi who merged scholarship and activism, dies at 60
Weiss died on Tuesday, surrounded by family at her home in Lower Merion, Pennsylvania, following a year-long battle with cancer. She was 60.
High Court grills state, Jerusalem over years-long holdup at egalitarian Western Wall Plaza
Diaspora Ministry pairs with US liberal synagogue rabbinical fellowship to strengthen Israel ties
Hebrew Union College ordains six new rabbis in Jerusalem, bolstering Israeli reform movement
Meet Taiwan’s ‘hassidishe progressive’ rabbi from Kentucky
'Connecting people to Yiddishkeit is the best part of my job, followed by spreading awareness about Israel'.
Open letter: Reform Jewish leader Rick Jacobs must resign amid 'rapid decline'
"It is time for Rabbi Rick Jacobs to step down for a new generation of leadership to bring the Reform Movement into its next era of growth and impact," said the open letter.
Union for Reform Judaism pledges to divest millions from fossil fuel industry
A spokesperson for the Union for Reform Judaism said that up to 9% of the organization’s financial portfolio is currently invested in the fossil fuel industry.
When Hamas attacked on October 7, three female rabbis responded
Three leaders, three communities, three stories of resilience: How three female Reform rabbis acted on October 7.
American synagogue debuts vending machine with 'everyday Jewish' items
The synagogue's rabbi led this fusion of technology and Jewish culture in the hopes of promoting small yet accessible Jewish rituals within the community.
Reform Judaism has historic opportunity to connect with Israel - comment
Let’s go on this exciting and historic new Jewish journey together. We have no other option.
Remembering David Ellenson, a Reform rabbi and Religious Zionist - opinion
The Reform world and the entire Jewish world are robbed ideologically because our friend, teacher, mentor, trailblazer, Rabbi David Ellenson, won’t be with us to make the old-new paradigms we need.
This moment is showing the vitality and strength of the Jewish people's diversity - opinion
Our history is a poignant testament to the power of solidarity; it is the fortress that has protected our values, culture, and very existence throughout millennia of challenges.
Over 1,000 American rabbis from diverse backgrounds join forces to support Israel
"We hope and pray that the vision of the Hebrew prophets shall come to pass, that 'all shall sit under their vine and fig tree, and none shall make them afraid.'"
Hebrew Union College to end 4 graduate programs, including 2 in Cincinnati
Rehfeld cited “financial constraints” and enrollment among the reasons for discontinuing the programs.
