URJ

Is it time to reform Reform Judaism?

By Jeffrey Salkin — April 20, 2023
Whatever Jewish movement you are part of, make it better. That is what more than two hundred Reform leaders are prepared to do.

Should Reform and Conservative Judaism merge?

By Jeffrey Salkin — May 19, 2020
(RNS) — In the post COVID 19 era, will Jewish denominational differences still matter?

Al Vorspan was a Jewish giant of justice

By Jeffrey Salkin — February 17, 2019
The story Al Vorspan told me fifty years ago, and how it taught me to hear the real music.

How do you say kaddish for Kutz Camp?

By Jeffrey Salkin — December 10, 2018
A post-mortem for a Jewish summer camp. And, a certain way of being a kid.

What is the best way to fight BDS?

By Jeffrey Salkin — October 15, 2018
Sometimes, the cure for BDS can be worse than the illness itself.

Can Reform Judaism reform itself?

By Jeffrey Salkin — December 11, 2017
Can social justice save Reform Judaism? We don't know -- yet.

Jewish camps take in refugee children

By Jeffrey Salkin — January 5, 2016
How we can send God to summer camp.

Why are NYC buses advertising hatred of Muslims?

By Jeffrey Salkin — April 28, 2015
Those anti-Muslim bus ads in New York City can only promote hate. Who needs them?
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