The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/rick-jacobs/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:04:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Rick Jacobs | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/rick-jacobs/ 32 32 After Lutherans pass ‘one-sided’ Israel resolution, US rabbi’s plea for unity prevails https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-lutherans-pass-one-sided-israel-resolution-us-rabbis-plea-for-unity-prevails/ Thu, 07 Aug 2025 23:00:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3615004 Union for Reform Judaism president Rick Jacobs has decades of interfaith work under his belt, so when a church convention voiced a narrow view of the Gaza conflict, he was prepared

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]]> US Jews report ‘difficult time’ as High Holidays and October 7 anniversary coincide https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-jews-report-difficult-time-as-high-holidays-and-october-7-anniversary-coincide/ Tue, 01 Oct 2024 06:44:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3387404 At peak of religious calendar, synagogues to commemorate deadly Hamas attack on Israel, amid rising antisemitism and pain over ongoing war, remaining hostages

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]]> Daily Briefing July 6: Day 274 – Rabbi Rick Jacobs on reaching out to anti-Zionist Jews https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-july-6-day-274-rabbi-rick-jacobs-on-reaching-out-to-anti-zionist-jews/ Sat, 06 Jul 2024 11:13:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3325164&preview=true&preview_id=3325164 The president of the Union for Reform Judaism says the future of Diaspora Jewish life is not in question, but it is up to Jewish leadership and educators to shape its contours

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]]> US slams ‘irresponsible’ calls by Smotrich and Ben Gvir for emigration of Gazans https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-slams-irresponsible-calls-by-smotrich-and-ben-gvir-for-emigration-of-gazans/ Wed, 03 Jan 2024 02:01:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3191990 State Dept issues rare, unprompted critique of ministers by name, days after Biden pressed PM to rein in far-right partners; Ben Gvir unfazed: 'We are not another star in the US flag'

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]]> What Matters Now to Rabbi Rick Jacobs: Coalitions of faith and conscience https://www.timesofisrael.com/what-matters-now-to-rabbi-rick-jacobs-coalitions-of-faith-and-conscience/ Fri, 27 Oct 2023 05:56:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3135942&preview=true&preview_id=3135942 The president of the Union for Reform Judaism, which represents some two million Jews in North America, makes an onsite tour of Israel to be able to report back and shore up support

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]]> Daily Briefing Sept. 27: Saudi talks and the PA; Netanyahu talks tachlis with NY Jews https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-sept-27-saudi-talks-and-the-pa-netanyahu-talks-tachlis-with-ny-jews/ Wed, 27 Sep 2023 10:15:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3106270 US bureau chief Jacob Magid discusses latest normalization efforts and PM's conversation with Jewish leaders; social media editor Sarah Tuttle-Singer introduces Hidden Gems

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]]> Reform Judaism head: Critics say US Jews can’t have an opinion, then seek our help https://www.timesofisrael.com/reform-judaism-head-critics-say-us-jews-cant-have-an-opinion-then-seek-our-help/ Sun, 26 Feb 2023 15:18:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2960704 After addressing Saturday night protest in Tel Aviv, Rabbi Rick Jacobs says he was representing majority of US Jews when he spoke out against government's planned judicial overhaul

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]]> ‘Largest protests yet’: Masses around country rally against curbing of judiciary https://www.timesofisrael.com/largest-protests-yet-masses-around-country-rally-against-curbing-of-justice-system/ Sat, 25 Feb 2023 21:00:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2960400&preview=true&preview_id=2960400 Organizers claim 300,000 attend; ex-PM Barak: 'Worst crisis since state’s formation,' president must choose side; 21 arrested as protesters block Ayalon Highway, clash with cops

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]]> US Reform chief: Ben Gvir as police minister akin to KKK leader as attorney general https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-reform-chief-ben-gvir-as-police-minister-akin-to-kkk-leader-as-attorney-general/ Sun, 20 Nov 2022 20:32:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2878799 Rabbi Rick Jacobs says 'unimaginable' that Otzma Yehudit leader and Bezalel Smotrich of Religious Zionism will be 'face of modern Israel,' warns that US officials may not meet them

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]]> Marking 4 years since Tree of Life massacre, Biden rues ‘ugly rise’ of antisemitism https://www.timesofisrael.com/marking-4-years-since-tree-of-life-massacre-biden-rues-ugly-rise-of-antisemitism/ Thu, 27 Oct 2022 15:45:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2861009 Noting 'vile conspiracies amplified by a celebrity,' House speaker Nancy Pelosi urges 'moral responsibility to combat the scourge of antisemitism'

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]]> US Reform head hopeful on Israel-Diaspora ties, despite Jerusalem inaction https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-reform-head-hopeful-on-israel-diaspora-ties-despite-jerusalem-inaction/ Sun, 19 Jun 2022 00:23:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2779936 In extensive interview with ToI, Rabbi Rick Jacobs, head of North America's largest Jewish movement, stresses commitment to Zionism, strides in improving ties with Israel

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]]> Thousands of Haredim try to stop egalitarian prayer at Western Wall, clash with cops https://www.timesofisrael.com/thousands-of-haredim-try-to-stop-egalitarian-prayer-at-western-wall-clash-with-cops/ Fri, 04 Mar 2022 17:49:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2715657&preview=true&preview_id=2715657 Officers prevent Reform, Conservative leaders from entering worship area with Torah scrolls, as thousands of ultra-Orthodox demonstrators converge on holy site to disrupt them

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]]> PM meets Reform, Conservative leaders after 6-year hiatus under Netanyahu https://www.timesofisrael.com/pm-meets-reform-conservative-leaders-after-6-year-hiatus-under-netanyahu/ Mon, 28 Feb 2022 15:23:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2711342 Bennett vows to improve conditions at Western Wall prayer space; MK Alon Tal, who attended sit-down, says he's optimistic about improving ties between Israel and progressive Jews

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]]> Jewish communities pray for peace after Russian invasion of Ukraine https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-communities-pray-for-peace-after-russian-invasion-of-ukraine/ Fri, 25 Feb 2022 06:07:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2708992 Groups across the religious spectrum offer prayers for those caught up in Moscow's aggression

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]]> With info scarce, US authorities, Jewish groups differ on Texas attacker’s motives https://www.timesofisrael.com/with-hostage-crisis-info-under-wraps-authorities-jewish-groups-get-messaging-mixed/ Mon, 17 Jan 2022 07:03:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2684820 FBI declares gunman 'singularly focused,' Biden says he had multiple agendas; Reform movement sure targeting of synagogue was antisemitism, but synagogue itself says it was random

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