Union Press Releases

Union for Reform Judaism Collecting Funds for Flood Relief

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT

June 18, 2008?While the damage caused by the floods that are devastating Iowa cities and towns and now are moving into Illinois and Missouri will not be known for some time, the Union for Reform Judaism is already receiving donations to help those who will need assistance to put their lives calls are already the Union for Reform Judaism.

Hagee Quoted as Blaming Jews for Holocaust: Yoffie?s Letter Calls for Explanation

Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Washington, DC, May 21, 2008 ? In response to reports that Pastor John Hagee has made statements suggesting that Jews are responsible for the Holocaust, Rabbi Eric Yoffie, President of the Union for Reform Judaism, sent the following open letter calling for an explanation:

Burning Bibles a Desecration of Jewish State?s Values

Tue, 20 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT

May 20, 2008 -- We are appalled that Jews would engage in the burning of books that are held sacred by Christians around the world. These actions are hilul Hashem, a desecration of God?s name; they should be condemned by religious people of all faiths, are contrary to Jewish values, and demonstrate an utter disregard for the tolerance and mutual understanding that are essential if people of different faiths are to live together in harmony.

Boycott Opening Ceremonies in Beijing, Reform Jewish Leaders Urge

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Washington, D.C., April 14, 2008 ? Reform Jewish leaders joined the growing movement calling for President Bush?s moral boycott of the opening ceremonies at the 2008 Olympic Summer Games in Beijing, China.

Groundbreaking New Torah Commentary Brings Women?s Voices to the Forefront of Scripture

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Eve doesn?t have to take the blame any more! With the publication of The Torah: A Women?s Commentary the rich voice of women in our tradition will be heard loud and clear. Created in a partnership between the URJ Press and Women of Reform Judaism, this groundbreaking commentary presents the women?s side of our story.