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Reform Judaism in US faces declining membership as synagogues adapt to demographic shifts

Reform synagogues face falling membership and dues, leading them to rent unused space for community programs; trend highlights shifting demographics as Orthodox communities grow and younger Jews seek new forms of connection

Ayala Or-El | 11.22.25

שורה עליונה, מימין: דגנית תימור גנשל, עדי סגל ויעל שביד. שורה תחתונה, מימין: ד"ר מעין מורג, שירלי צפת דוידאי וזהבית כליף

Six Israeli women ordained as reform rabbis in historic Hebrew Union College ceremony

Coming from diverse backgrounds, the new women rabbis challenge religious norms and seek equality in Jewish future

Shmuel Munitz | 11.18.25

Judge orders Holon to allow construction of Reform synagogue

Judge rules Holon mayor Shai Keinan acted with political and discriminatory motives in canceling land for the city’s first Reform synagogue, ordering process to resume and calling decision violation of equality, pluralism and due process

Roy Rubinstein | 08.03.25

התכנסות "אשא עיני" בירושלים, כחלק מטקס קבלת מתגיירים ומתגיירות לקהילת התנועה הרפורמית

Reform Jewish conversions up in Israel, data shows

Since the Supreme Court ruled that conversions conducted by Judaism's Reform movement in Israel would be recognized for citizenship, more people opt to take that route, especially after the Hamas massacre

Yogev Israeli | 10.29.24

הרב ריק ג'ייקובס, נשיא האיגוד ליהדות רפורמית בארה"ב

US sees rise in Reform conversions after October 7, rabbi says

Union for Reform Judaism in North America President Rabbi Rick Jacobs says antisemitism does not distinguish between Reform, Conservative and Orthodox Jews; hopes Israelis learn from American Jews how all streams can live together

Itamar Eichner | 08.03.24

הכניסה להיברו יוניון קולג' בניו יורק

Hebrew Union College ends ban on rabbinical students' interfaith relationships

College says it expects students with children to raise them exclusively as Jews engaged with Jewish religious practice, education, and community

Ynet | 06.21.24

הפגנה בניו יורק בעד ישראל

'We may disagree about politics but we stand with Israel in this critical moment'

Union for Reform Judaism President Rabbi Rick Jacobs says his movement working on all fronts to raise a voice for Israel in support of war against Hamas and efforts to secure release of hostages

Sharon Kidon , Nir (Shoko) Cohen | 10.31.23

Jewish voice for peace against Jews

Protesters on Capitol Hill against Israel's 'genocide' in Gaza wore talits

Liberal organization Jewish Voice for Peace called for cease-fire as hostages held in Gaza, angering Israelis; Reform Movement responds: 'Does not represent the Reform Movement nor a significant portion of the overall Jewish community'

Tali Farkash | 10.20.23

Reform, Conservative congregations in U.S. say rabbis in short supply

Enrollment in seminaries in a decade-long downward trend adding to burnout and financial incentives outside the Jewish word cited as the cause; cantors after a rigorous 5-year study program, step in as spiritual leaders of their flock

Daniel Edelson, New York | 07.09.23

מאיה ורטהיימר ואסף זמיר

Israeli sweetheart Maya Wertheimer officially marries longtime beau

Actress and ex-diplomat husband tie the knot officially in a surprise New York event, six years after star-studded Reform wedding ceremony in Eilat

Bar Zaga | 06.11.23

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