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Welcome

Message from our President

!שלום, Shalom!, thank you for visiting our website. We are a small Reform Congregation in Yuma, Arizona, which is in the middle of the desert. Our name is Congregation Beth HaMidbar (House in the Desert/Wilderness). We are members of the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ).

We’re pleased to announce that we are once again meeting in person for our services. Please note that it is a new location. You may contact us by email or phone if you need more information.

Many Reform congregations do livestream Friday night and Saturday morning services, as well as holiday services. Find a congregation in these listings and check their website for more information.

Arizona:
https://reformjudaism.org/find-a-congregation/keywords…
California:
https://reformjudaism.org/find-a-congregation/keywords…

Visitors

We welcome students and other visitors, and we invite you to participate with us in our religious services. We hope this introduction will provide you with the information you need to understand, feel comfortable, and get the most from your visit.

Upcoming Events

Sun 02

Board meeting

Jul 02 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Sun 06

Board meeting

Aug 06 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am

From the Union For Reform Judaism / Reform Movement

Jewish Camp, Our God Journeys, and Adding Faith to Our Checklists

Jewish Camp, Our God Journeys, and Adding Faith to Our Checklists kbkaput June 7, 2023

Shavuot

A white woman with curly brown hair and dressed in white carries a Torah with a blue cover in the midst of young campers wearing white shirts.

As I contemplate how God manifests in our lives, I’m struck by the value of faith not only in God, nature, and other unknown universal forces, but also by faith in each other as we all strive for a life filled with meaning, purpose, and joy.

Building Bridges, Sharing Cultures: Connecting Indigenous Communities and Canadian Reform Congregations

Building Bridges, Sharing Cultures: Connecting Indigenous Communities and Canadian Reform Congregations jemerman June 6, 2023

Reform Jewish Community of Canada

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It’s been a decade since the Union for Reform Judaism passed its Resolution on First Nations, which affirmed, in part, the URJ’s support of the right of Canada's First Nations community to self-determination and encouraged Canadian congregations to develop relationships with First Nations communities.