Reform Judaism - Wikipedia
In 1972, the first Reform female rabbi, Sally Priesand, was ordained at HUC. In 1977, the CCAR declared that the biblical ban on male same-sex intercourse referred only to the pagan customs prevalent at the time it was composed, and gradually …
Reform Judaism | Reform Judaism
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.
URJ | Union for Reform Judaism
The Union for Reform Judaism leads the largest Jewish movement in North America. We provide vision and voice to build strong communities that, together, transform the way people connect to Judaism and change the world.
9 things to know about Reform Jews | The Times of Israel
2015年11月3日 · The first American female Reform rabbi, Sally Priesand, was ordained in 1972, and the first Israeli woman to receive Reform ordination was Rabbi Naamah Kelman, in 1992.
Beliefs & Practices - 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.
What is Reform Judaism? | Union for Reform Judaism
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.
Ten Reform Rabbis Named "Most Inspiring" - Reform Judaism
2014年3月17日 · A hearty mazal tov to the 28 rabbis named to the Jewish Daily Forward's annual list of "America's Most Inspiring Rabbis," released today. On this year's list are 10 Reform rabbis who received ordination from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, the Reform Movement's seminary.
History of the Reform Movement | My Jewish Learning
The early Jewish reformers sought to fashion a Judaism more consonant with European life. Rabbis led services in black clerical robes similar to those worn by Christian clergy and employed professional choirs and organ players.
RAC | Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism
For the past five decades, Rabbi Saperstein has contributed his brilliant mind, compassionate heart, and rich Jewish soul to build and strengthen the RAC. Watch the event that was held in his honor on October 30, make a donation, and add a note to the guest book.
The Origins of Reform Judaism - Jewish Virtual Library
Nevertheless, a number of Reform rabbis were pioneers in establishing Zionism in America, including Gustav and Richard Gottheil, Rabbi Steven S. Wise (founder of the American Jewish Congress) and Justice Louis Brandeis.