Central Reform Congregation Competitors

The Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) builds community at every level, from the way we collaborate with congregations, organizations, & individuals to how we make connections across North America to advance contemporary & inclusive Jewish life. Providing vision & voice to transform the way people connect to Judaism, we help congregations stay relevant & innovative, motivate more young Jews to embrace Jewish living, agitate for a more progressive society, & foster meaningful connections to Israel. Founded in 1873, the URJ has grown into the largest & most diverse movement in North American Jewish life, with nearly 900 member congregations & work that inspires, connects & educates millions of people. Our legacy, reach, leadership, & vision mean that we can unite thousands of years of tradition with a modern, evolving Judaism to strengthen Jewish communities today & for future generations. ...and we're always looking for talented staff: https://urj.org/careers

Central Synagogue is a thriving Reform congregation affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism. We are one of the oldest Reform congregations in New York City, and one of the largest in North America. Located in Midtown Manhattan, we serve more than 2,000 families in our congregation, as well as the larger community. More than 800 students, from birth to twelfth grade, are enrolled in our Nursery and Religious Schools. Central Synagogue stands at the heart of one of the greatest centers of Jewish life. It has always played a significant role in the national Reform movement and in the creative and complex Jewish community of New York City. Its clergy and members continue a long tradition of leadership at the local, national, and international levels of Jewish and civic organizations.

Congregation Emanu-El is dedicated to advancing our members' lifelong involvement in Judaism, engaging them in communal prayer (avodah), the study of sacred texts (Torah), and the performance of compassionate deeds (g'milut hasadim). When intrepid Jews journeyed around the Horn or overland in 1848 as part of the migration west, little did they imagine that they would be helping to found one of the most dynamic Jewish communities in America. San Francisco—the city that sparked the imagination of a nation—is the home of Northern California's landmark temple, Congregation Emanu-El. Officially established in 1850, our congregation has over 2,100 households, many of whom have been involved with the congregation since its founding. We are the oldest congregation west of the Mississippi.