In the past two days, the URJ has issued three separate statements on extremely important issues in the Jewish community. The Union for Reform Judaism represents a vibrant network of nearly 850 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. Follow the URJ and Reform Movement leaders on social media.
- Reform Jewish Leader Responds to Uptick in Antisemitic Incidents
- Reform Movement Strongly Condemns Amnesty International Report
- URJ Statement on Prime Minister Bennett’s Abandonment of the Kotel Agreement
All statements issued by the URJ can be found in their digital press room. Press Room | Union for Reform Judaism (urj.org)
Canadian Reform Rabbinic Leadership Speaks Out Against Anti-Semitism
Feb. 3, 2022 – 2 Adar 1, 5872
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Central Conference of American Rabbis
Statement on Racism and Antisemitism at Ottawa Demonstrations
The Central Conference of American Rabbis condemns, in the strongest terms, the deployment of racist and antisemitic symbols and slogans at protests against Canadian public health measures. The swastika, the Confederate flag, and the hatred they represent have no place on Canada’s Parliament Hill.The CCAR stands in solidarity with its Canadian colleagues, the communities they serve, and their partners in Canada’s rich multicultural society. Let the day come soon, when hatred shall perish from Canada and all the Earth, “when all shall dwell under their vine and fig tree, with none to make them afraid” (Micah 4:4).
Rabbi Lewis Kamrass, Rabbi Hara E. Hara Person
President, Chief Executive
Central Conference of American Rabbis
