December 14-18, 2011 - The 6,000 attendees at the URJ's 71st Biennial conference near Washington, DC - the largest URJ Biennial ever - heard from national and international leaders and saw a historic changeover of leadership. The URJ recommitted itself to cultivating the next generation through the Campaign for Youth Engagement and announced a new emphasis on reaching North American Jews both inside and outside the walls of its congregations.

See Video Highlights of the 2011 URJ Biennial

	Honoring Rabbi Eric Yoffie Watch and read tributes to Rabbi Yoffie's 16 years of service as president of the URJ.
	Resolutions Read the resolutions adopted at the Biennial.
	Learning Sessions and Forums Dozens of topics were presented by URJ staff, clergy and lay leaders.
	Featured Speakers Learn more about the inspirational guest speakers.
	Entertainment Learn more about the top names in entertainment that performed at Biennial.

	Education Summit: Youth Engagement Learning sessions, forums and presentations focused on the newly launched Campaign for Youth Engagement.
	NFTY Leaders Assembly Teen leaders gathered to network with each other and with the adult leaders of the 900 Reform congregations in North America.
	WRJ Assembly Women of Reform Judaism members from all over North America connected with one another on their interests, concerns, love of Judaism, and the special bonds of sisterhood.

Contact Us

Call the Biennial hotline: 212-650-4271 or email us: biennial@urj.org.