Biennial
Reform Biennial Puts Focus on Inclusion and Social Justice
Growing up in a traditional Jewish household, Joan Cubell didn’t really know much about Reform Judaism.
Benjamin Netanyahu Cancels Live Speech at Reform Biennal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu canceled plans to speak in person to the biennial meeting of the Union for Reform Judaism.
Obama Wins Rousing Cheers at Reform Biennial
President Barack Obama won several standing ovations at the URJ biennial. He pledged to support Israel and touted the social justice values at the core of the Reform movement.
Barak Shows Friendly Face to Obama, URJ
Israeli defense minister Ehud Barak chatted with President Barack Obama at the Reform movement’s meeting. Barak also offered an olive branch to liberal American Jews.
Cantor Gets Polite Reception From URJ
Republican congressional leader Eric Cantor got a polite, if less than enthusiastic, reception at the Union for Reform Judaism’s biennial conference.