JOIN US: ACTIONS

We envision a Reform Jewish movement that stands against hatred and violence, that actively centers the voices and narratives of Palestinians, rejects a conflation of anti-Zionism with antisemitism, builds relationships with broader coalitions for justice, and integrates historical narratives acknowledging injustices and seeking just solutions.

We ask our Reform Jewish community to take a stand and commit to the following actions with us:

1. Call and email your congressional representatives to demand an immediate ceasefire, hostage release, and an end to unconditional U.S. military aid Israel
   
2. Join our comrades at aligned organizations in their local and national actions
   • IfNotNow: A home for all American Jews disillusioned by Institutional Judaism’s militant Zionism, a substantial resource for personal growth on the issue that also organizes virtual and in-person direct actions and events nationally
   • Jewish Voice for Peace: A solidarity and direct action-focused organization with many local chapters across the U.S. and resources for immediate action
   • Palestinian Youth Movement: A Palestinian-led movement on the frontlines of liberation action across the country
   • Jews for Racial and Economic Justice: A hub for the New York Jewish Left, consistently organizing and taking action against the current war
     
3. Contact your local URJ affiliated synagogue and speak with the rabbinic and lay leadership about your stance, and your desire for rectification.
   
4. Contact URJ leadership and continue putting pressure on them to take the stance for an immediate ceasefire by writing your own email or with this template
   • Rick Jacobs, President of the URJ, RJacobs@urj.org
   • Jennifer Brodkey Kaufman, URJ Board Chair, jenniferbkaufman@gmail.com
   • Esther Lederman, Director of Congregational Innovation, Elederman@urj.org
   • Amy Asin, Vice President and Director of Strengthening Congregations, AAsin@urj.org
   • Josh Weinberg, Vice President of the URJ for Israel and Reform Zionism and is the Executive Director of ARZA, JWeinberg@urj.org 
   • Jonah Pesner, former URJ Vice president and current director of the Religious Action Center, JPesner@rac.org
   • Stacy Rigler, Executive Director of the Association of Reform Jewish Educators, SRigler@reformeducators.org
   • Michael Namath, Director of National Campaigns and Program at the Religious Action Center, MNamath@rac.org
     
5. Participate in the Names of Martyrs mail-in action using this sheet & template
   
6. Share your stories publicly, or anonymously, as a way to place continued pressure on the leaders of the movement, and demand accountability
   • Of censorship within URJ spaces
   • Of violence and anti-humanitarian action in URJ spaces
   • Of your own movement toward Palestinian solidarity
     
7. Join together and create expectations for your local community &/or synagogue
   
8. Invest in projects and organizations that promote justice for Palestinians; connect to local organizations and amplify Palestinian narratives.