PEP RJ

20/04/2026

PEP-RJ President Scott Hertz is together with Union for Reform Judaism President Rabbi Rick Jacobs at the URJ North American Board meeting. We’re registered for the URJ Biennial and excited to see you December 10-13 in Philadelphia!

Register at URJ.org/biennial

20/04/2026

We were honored to share the stage with ACC and our other movement partners.

15/04/2026

14/04/2026

Across the Reform Movement, the impact is already being felt.

90 synagogue professionals came together in Boston for the 2026 PEP-RJ Conference and the ideas and connections are already shaping work in program, engagement, membership, and communications.

A powerful way to celebrate 25 years of PEP-RJ at our largest gathering ever!

See more photos, with thanks to our sponsor Pics by Brett (picsbybrett.com):
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31/03/2026

Thank you to the congregations who supported PEP-RJ honoring your professionals in our Conference 2026 Virtual Ad Journal!

24/03/2026

Day 2 of was filled with incredible keynotes, PEP-U sessions, and our first Unconference sessions.

23/03/2026

Day 1 of in the books! One very special highlight was welcoming our new members under the PEP-RJ tallit. We had nearly as many new members are our entire last conference. This year is our biggest ever with over 90 people!

22/01/2026

The PEP-RJ Conference is March 22-25 in Boston, and we’re thrilled to gather synagogue professionals working in Program, Engagement, Membership and Marketing/Communications for four days of learning, connection, and celebration as we mark our 25th anniversary.

This year is a true home run — we’re heading to Fenway Park for an insider tour and a behind-the-scenes chat with Red Sox staff at one of the world's most iconic stadiums. We will learn about ways their fan engagement experience can impact our work!

Explore the day-by-day schedule on the website and register today to lock in early bird pricing. Everyone who registers by the deadline (today!) will be entered into a raffle for a free hotel room upgrade.

www.peprj.org/conference

13/10/2025

For two years, we have carried the weight of grief and the light of hope—in yellow ribbons and dog tags, in poems and prayers. Now, as the hostages begin their journey home, and the sounds of war begin to quiet, our hearts overflow with both relief and remembrance.

Join Reform Movement leaders this Wednesday, October 15 at 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT for “Holding Hope: A Reform Movement Gathering Marking the Release of our Hostages” to mark this historic moment.

Through music, poetry, and prayer, we will honor what we have carried together—as we ritually close this dark chapter and open our hearts to what comes next. Register: http://urj.org/holdinghope

04/06/2025

It's hard to believe but our 2026 Conference Planning Team had their first meeting last week. Save the date to join us March 22-25 in Boston!

03/06/2025

Exciting news from Union for Reform Judaism!

The countdown to URJ Biennial 2026 is on! 🎉 Rabbis, cantors, educators, synagogue professionals, lay leaders, and Reform Jews from across North America will come together for transformative music, powerful learning, and joyful camaraderie December 10-13, 2026 in Philadelphia.

Sign up to get updates and be the first to know when registration opens later this year! https://urj.tfaforms.net/1762