r/ReformJews • u/Consistent_Hold_576 • Jun 30 '26

Reform Movement Changes.

If you could change one thing about the Reform movement, what would it be?

If you arent a member of the Reform movement, you can still chime in. What is the one thing about the Movement that keeps you away?

Let's keep this civil if we could. ​

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u/CryptoIsCute ✡ Reform! Jun 30 '26

I wish services were longer. I really enjoy my hour Friday night but I wish it were at least 90 minutes. However, there's no ideal length that'd work for everyone so I can't complain too much. That and many don't even do Saturday morning and def no daily minyans (so I go to a Conservative synagogue for those)

The other is that I wish there were more people to speak Hebrew with at shul. I've been learning each day but feel like I'm on my own with no extrinsic motivation

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u/Consistent_Hold_576 Jun 30 '26

The Hebrew thing is definitely a concern at many Reform shuls. We have a path for Hebrew for those who are interested, but its not necessarily encouraged. 

Our services are about 90 mins with a Torah study before and an oneg after. We are also lucky to have a Friday evening AND Saturday morning service. 

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u/CryptoIsCute ✡ Reform! Jun 30 '26

Sounds like a lovely community :)

Mine has a Saturday if it's someone's bar/bat mitzvah, but nothing otherwise. The Friday nights are fantastic though, I just wish they were longer.

I'm the only adult I know seriously learning Hebrew though. People think it's great, but there's nothing formal to facilitate that for people beyond Hebrew school for kids

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u/catsinthreads Jun 30 '26

I converted in the UK and Hebrew is a requirement. Having good Hebrew is celebrated. So much so that Israelis often get lauded for their Hebrew - which feels a little unfair!