Reform Judaism

Reform defends Richard Jacobs as critics attack his Israel positions

An attack within the Reform movement on the president-designate’s Israel-related affiliations is prompting a wave of support for the Reform leader, Rabbi Richard Jacobs.

World Reform body taps Rabbi Stephen Fuchs as president

Rabbi Stephen Fuchs has been named president of the World Union for Progressive Judaism.

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Jacobs too left to lead Reform

To the Editor: The one thing that you don’t mention in your piece about Richard Jacobs is the elephant in the room: His appointment represents a sharp turn to the political left for the Reform movement. A member of J Street’s Rabbinical Cabinet, and an enthusiastic supporter of its program, Rabbi Jacobs is proud to […]

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