reform jews

Almost half of Israelis identify as traditional Jews, defying conventional labels - analysis

Rejecting coercion in any form, traditionalists staunchly support freedom of religion and religious liberties, extending this support to both secularists and the ultra-Orthodox.

10/07/2023

No, Reform US Jews aren’t abandoning Israel - opinion

It is no secret that most American Jews mostly align to the Democratic Party. The Democratic Party is in no way anti-Israel.

By CHARLOTTE KRAUSZ
25/06/2023

The Reform movement is ending its standalone semester-in-Israel program amid declining enrollment

“It’s going to be cost-effective for both Muss and for Heller High because the cost of the general studies is a very significant cost,” he said.”

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
23/06/2023

A new book made me appreciate Jewish Sunday schools — and the volunteer women who have powered them

In her new book “Jewish Sunday Schools,” Laura Yares backdates the story of Jewish education by over a century.

By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL / JTA
19/06/2023

Rise of Chabad rabbis signals changing landscape of American Judaism - analysis

According to the 2020 Pew survey about American Jewish life, nearly one in five US Jews participate in activities or services with Chabad.

15/06/2023

Editor's Notes: Jewish identity on parade

Given the data, our charge should be obvious: to increase the number of non-Orthodox children enrolled in Jewish day schools.

08/06/2023

Rabbi Craig Lewis: Classy reform rabbi in Chattanooga

Lewis: “In Chattanooga, we do have very strong synagogues, a very strong federation and a lot of folks committed to it.”

By NAIM PERESS
03/06/2023

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch: ‘We are losing the soul of the Reform movement’

"To turn against Israel is a sign of Jewish illness," Hirsch said Wednesday.

01/06/2023

Reform rabbis gather for NYC conference to cement Reform Jewish values

Reform Judaism conference in New York addresses issues of Jewish Peoplehood, Zionism and the disappearance of conversion ceremonies in the movement

31/05/2023

Do Reform leaders really believe in free speech and open debate? - opinion

If the leaders of liberal groups speak out against shutting down those who do not agree with them, there is hope for democracy.

By DAVID ELIEZRIE
28/04/2023
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