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ReformJudaism.org, created by the Union for Reform Judaism, is a leading voice in the discussion of Jewish life. Find information on Jewish rituals, culture, holidays, and more.
- Jewish Holidays
Jewish holidays begin at sunset. Dates specified are for...
- Reform Jewish Life
Reform Jewish summer camps fuse the activities, friendships,...
- Beliefs & Practices
What is Reform Judaism? The great contribution of Reform...
- Learning
Nitzavim - Vayeilech נִצָּבִים - וַיֵּלֶךְ You Stand [This...
- Shabbat
In Judaism there is one holiday that occurs every week --...
- Rosh HaShanah
Rosh HaShanah (literally, “Head of the Year”) is the Jewish...
- Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur means "Day of Atonement" and refers to the annual...
- Sukkot
Sukkot is one of the most joyful festivals on the Jewish...
- Jewish Holidays
Reform Judaism, also known as Liberal Judaism or Progressive Judaism, is a major Jewish denomination that emphasizes the evolving nature of Judaism, the superiority of its ethical aspects to its ceremonial ones, and belief in a continuous revelation which is closely intertwined with human reason and not limited to the Theophany at Mount Sinai.
What is Reform Judaism? The great contribution of Reform Judaism is that it has enabled the Jewish people to introduce innovation while preserving tradition, to embrace diversity while asserting commonality, to affirm beliefs without rejecting those who doubt, and to bring faith to sacred texts without sacrificing critical scholarship.
Reform Judaism maintains faith in the Covenant between God and Israel as expressed over the generations in the teachings of an ever-evolving Torah and tradition. Stirred by the mandate of tikkun olam , Reform Judaism seeks to be the living expression of those teachings.
Choosing Judaism: Learn the Basics. People convert to Judaism for many reasons. Learn the basic facts about converting to Judaism, and how to take the first steps.
America's largest Jewish denomination, Reform began in 19th-century Germany. Reform Judaism is the largest of the three main American Jewish denominations. The movement’s principal North American organization, the Union for Reform Judaism, has roughly 900 member congregations and 1.5 million adherents, and is an affiliate of the international ...
The Religious Action Center for Reform Judaism (RAC) continues, as it has since 1962, to advocate for a variety of issues that its leaders say are integral to a Jewish sense of social justice and “tikkun olam,” or repair of the world.
