Reform Judaism

Jewish religious, lay leaders join call to ban assault weapons

An interfaith alliance including Jewish religious and lay leaders is seeking a ban on assault weapons and high capacity ammunition magazines.

Reform Jews to open community center in Kiev

The Reform movement’s international umbrella announced plans to open a large community center in Kiev later this year.

In Poland, Orthodox and Reform clash over control of a community

Personal rivalries, official recognition and money are all behind the fight pitting the Orthodox-led Union of Jewish Religious Communities in Poland and the main Progressive organization in the country, Beit Polska.

Lifestyle

Jewish Agency committee calls for new approach to Western Wall prayer

United States

Reform, Conservative rabbis: Step up gun control

Lifestyle

New Reform wedding edition confronts same-sex ceremonies

United States

More Reform rabbis agreeing to officiate at intermarriages

Lifestyle

Synagogues slowly expanding inclusion to those with emotional, mental disabilities

Israel

Reform, Conservative leaders complain about Israeli hotel discrimination

Ideas

Op-Ed: Synagogues must reach out to ‘the uninspired’

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