Will Obama Address URJ Biennial On US Repercussions of Palestinian Refusal To Negotiate Peace? By Joel Leyden Israel News Agency Washington, D.C. --- December 15, 2011 .... They come from California, New York, Connecticut, Florida and Nebraska, from every state in the US to share ideas and learn from one another. The members of the URJ (Union for Reform Judaism) gather every two years to study Torah, business development for their Temples, social justice and a wide range of issues pertaining to Jewish life. They also come to hear respected speakers. This evening it was Israel Defense Minister Ehud Barak...