Reform Judaism

Reform Judaism took root in North America more than 130 years ago under the leadership of Rabbi Isaac Mayer Wise, one of several European rabbis who brought the changes in Judaism occurring in Europe to these shores. Reform Judaism is now the largest Jewish movement in North America, with more than 900 congregations and 1.5 million people.

The word "Reform" in the name of our Movement is a recognition that reform is part of our way of life, as it has been for Jews throughout the centuries.

	The Union for Reform Judaism The synagogue arm of the Reform Movement
	Central Conference of American Rabbis (CCAR) The international Rabbinic association of Reform Judaism
	Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion (HUC-JIR) The academic and professional development center of Reform Judaism
	The Religious Action Center (RAC) Representing the Union and the CCAR in Washington, D.C.