Rick Jacobs

Reform movement’s rejection of Trump call on embassy move to Jerusalem irks Israel

The country's consul general in New York said the reaction from the head of the Union for Reform Judaism was “deeply frustrating and disappointing.”

Pope, Reform leader in Vatican meeting share concerns over Trump immigration policies

Meanwhile, Israeli and Vatican officials reportedly have launched talks about a possible Pope Francis visit to Israel and the wider region for a peace push.

Reform head asks Netanyahu to clarify how anti-boycott law will affect Israel trip participants

Rabbi Rick Jacobs said the young people are concerned that they will be turned away because of their political views.

United States

Reform movement’s challenge: Protesting Trump and remaining inclusive

Israel

Netanyahu condemns lawmaker who said Reform Jews are destroying Jewish people

United States

Reform and Conservative leaders to Israeli president: We want equal rights

United States

At Reform biennial, focus on social justice and tradition

Israel

US Reform leader: Diaspora Jews shouldn’t support ‘misguided’ Israeli policies

United States

On eve of biennial, 9 things to know about Reform Judaism

Ideas

Op-Ed: Why Pope Francis has given religion a good name again

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