Central Conference of Reform Rabbis

Reform Movement Statement on War Against Iran

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NEW STATEMENT: Reform Movement Condemns Knesset Vote to Criminalize Egalitarian Prayer at Western Wall

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NEW STATEMENT: Reform Movement Statement on the Return of Ran Gvili’s Body

"And there is hope for your future—declares Adonai:
Your children shall return to their country." (Jeremiah 31:17) 

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New Statement: Jewish Cross-Denominational Statement Against Violent Immigration Enforcement

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NEW: Central Conference of American Rabbis Statement on the Iranian Uprising

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The CCAR sends our love, support, and "koach" to the members of Beth Israel, the Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life, and to the Jewish community of Jackson Mississippi after the horrific arson attack on Beth Israel Congregation.

Central Conference of American Rabbis Statement on the Antisemitic Mass Murder in Australia

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NEW: Central Conference of American Rabbis Statement on the Federal Government Shutdown and Impending American Humanitarian Crisis

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The power and responsibility of being an arzenu delegate — URJ ARZA Vote Reform As I walked into the newly dedicated pavilion at HUC’s Jerusalem campus on Monday morning, I didn’t know exactly what to expect. There were familiar hugs from old friends and the wave of nostalgia tha...

Rabbi Stacy Rigler reflects on the responsibility of being a #WZC delegate in Israel last week, stating: "In our unity, we found purpose. And in our shared purpose, we found the inspiration to keep building a more inclusive, just, and hopeful Jewish state."

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בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יְהֹוָה אֱלֹהֵֽינוּ מֶֽלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם מַתִּיר אֲסוּרִים:

Blessed are You, Adonai our God, Ruler of the Universe, Who frees the captives.

Reform Movement Joint Statement on the Release of the Remaining Israeli Hostages:

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Reform Movement Joint Statement on Hostage and Ceasefire Plan:

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We mourn with and send strength to their grieving community, and pray for the healing of all who were injured.

May we all come to know a world in which love prevails over hate.

The CCAR is devastated by the terrorist attack on Heaton Park Congregation in Manchester yesterday, which left 2 dead and more injured. These were Jews intentionally targeted on Yom Kippur—the holiest day of the year, when we pray for forgiveness, peace, and for the blessing of another year of life.

Reform Movement Statement on Israel’s Expansion of the War Against Hamas - Central Conference of American Rabbis August 8, 2025 Before his death, Moses implored our people:וּבָֽחַרְתָּ֙ בַּחַיִּ֔ים לְמַ֥עַן תִּֽחְיֶ֖ה אַתָּ֥ה וְזַרְעֶֽךָ׃“Choose life, that you and your offspring may live.”—Deuteronomy 30:19  Tod...

Reform Movement Statement on Israel's Expansion of the War Against Hamas

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Reform Movement Statement on Starvation In Gaza

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We demand for a full investigation of the murder of Saifullah Musallet.

Terrorism and violence cannot be tolerated by the government of Israel—not against Jews nor against Palestinians. Vigilante violence by West Bank settlers must end now.

The CCAR, @reformjudaism.bsky.social and ACC call on the Israeli government to examine all West Bank settler violence and to impose criminal penalties on all who break the law—whatever their religion or nationality.
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Reform Movement Responds to U.S.-Led Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Infrastructure
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These attacks threaten the most vulnerable among us and challenge our Reform Jewish values. We will not stop our fierce advocacy for the protection of our trans siblings who were made in God’s image.

Jewish tradition acknowledges and honors gender diversity as inherent in Creation. We have a holy obligation to nurture and nourish each sacred human being, in all our diverse expressions and experiences of gender.

Anti-trans legislation represents an existential threat to the health, lives, dignity, and well-being of transgender, nonbinary, and gender diverse people, including Reform rabbis, their families, and all of the communities we serve.

These decisions should be made by the person seeking treatment, their parents, and qualified medical professionals. The court has no place in the doctor’s office.

This isn't just a violation of basic rights. This decision legalizes discrimination and bigotry. That this occurred during Pride Month is even more reprehensible.

The CCAR is deeply distressed by the SCOTUS decision in US v. Skrmetti, which upheld a Tennessee law banning gender-affirming medical treatments, including puberty-blocking drugs and hormone therapies, for young people.

Standing Together in a Time of Crisis: The Global Reform Movement's Insider Perspective + Analysis

Join a briefing with Israeli Reform Movement leaders & former U.S. Amb Dan Shapiro to hear how communities are coping & how to show solidarity.
-Weds 6/18; 12:30p ET / 9:30a PT urj.tfaforms.net/1785

We pray, ופרוס עליהם.ן סוכת שלומך (ufros aleihem.n sukkat shlomecha), “Spread over them the shelter of Your peace.”

To them we repeat the biblical blessing of Joshua, חזקו ואמצו, (chizku v’imtzu/ 'be strong and of good courage.' Loved ones of CCAR members and members of our communities are in harm’s way in Israel today.

We extend our support to our MARAM colleagues, CCAR members in Israel, who continue to lead their communities through unprecedented challenges to Israel’s security and democracy, as well as to our IMPJ partners.

NEW STATEMENT: CCAR Statement of Support for the State and People of Israel

"In these days of hope mingled with worry, the CCAR reaffirms its support and concern for the State of Israel and its people..."

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