Union for Reform Judaism

08/25/2026

‼️It's book release day for one of our Biennial speakers!

Is tolerating hate the price we must pay for free speech?
Tension around antisemitism and the First Amendment may feel like it’s at a boiling point – but it’s not new. Leading Jewish historian and professor James Loeffler’s just-released book, Exceptional Hatred, explores the legal history of these issues and the implications today. He’ll be joined by Harvard Law professor Martha Minow on the mainstage at URJ Biennial.

08/24/2026

08/24/2026

Last – but certainly not least – in our introduction of incredible featured artists is the Mighty Biennial House Band!

This powerhouse group includes Noah Aronson Music on piano, Iván Barenboim on winds, Yoni Avi Battat on oud and viola, Benny Koonyevsky on drums, Saskia Lane on bass, and Jessie Reagen on cello. These incredible musicians will elevate and transform the worship and song sessions throughout the Biennial!

08/23/2026

A composer, multi-instrumentalist, and one of the most influential voices in contemporary Jewish music, Elana A***n is not only bringing her talent to the Biennial stage, she is also serving as its Music Director! As an internationally touring artist and educator, Elana's original music is sung in Jewish communities worldwide. She has released five acclaimed albums, performed at Carnegie Hall and the White House, and serves proudly on the faculty of Hebrew Union College, Hava Nashira / Sing Unto God, and other leading Jewish institutions across North America and beyond.

08/21/2026

Our very own Editor, Crystal Hill, has inspired us with this story of how she began a beautiful tradition of baking challah with her son: https://reformjudaism.org/blog/cooking-jewish-pride-my-child

08/20/2026

When I was about 10 years old, my mother signed me up for Jewish summer camp without my knowledge...

08/20/2026

As we all enter prep-mode for the High Holidays, here is a great resource for helpful tips and tools that you can share with your community: https://reformjudaism.org/jewish-holidays/rosh-hashanah

08/20/2026

Joining us at Biennial in December, Chava Mirel Music is a multi-award-winning Jewish musician, composer, educator, and artist-in-residence based in Seattle. Known for her rich vocals and heartfelt presence, she brings themes of hope, connection, and inclusion to communities nationwide. In addition to her solo work, Chava performs with the Jewish music trio New Moon Rising and serves as Music Director of Temple Beth Am in Seattle, while collaborating with artists across the Jewish music world.

08/20/2026

Tune in! In the latest episode of podcast "Kinda Religious," Blake Ziegler, Field Organizer for Texas and National Campaigns at the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, joins host Eli Zaffirini in exploring the controversy surrounding the Texas State Board of Education's new K-12 reading list, which heavily features Protestant Christian texts and biblical stories.

Podcast Episode · Kinda Religious · August 18 · 1h

08/19/2026

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