Waching daily Dec 25 2017

In Reform judaism we celebrate the holiness in every person from childhood

to maturity, for Jews by birth and Jews by choice, in Jews of color and Jews who

reflect all of the colors of the LGBTQ rainbow, among spiritual seekers and

spiritual devotees the reform movement is home to all and for all

for more than

four decades women have stood on the pulpit in Reform synagogue as rabbis and

cantors, today our clergy our congregants and even our prayer book reflect the

diversity of our movement. Within our pews we welcome people whose Jewish

identity derives from either parent we reach out to interfaith families who are

seeking a spiritual home that is inclusive warm

we know that raising inspired Jewish children is the key to ensuring a

vibrant Jewish future. Two years ago the URJ became the first major religious

movement to adopt an historic resolution affirming a commitment to transgender

inclusion and equality we provide a place for people with disabilities and

all kinds of health conditions to explore Jewish identity.

Participation of all people in all aspects of congregational life means

ensuring our spaces and resources are accessible inclusive and sensitive to

the needs of everyone it also means lifting our collective

voice and working with cherished partners bring about the kinds of social

and policy changes that reflect our inclusive values

we embrace the tapestry of Jewish identities and reach out to build

relationships with people of different backgrounds and experiences creating a

community where all people find meaning spirituality and holiness

this is what it means to be Reform Jew

YOU are the URJ