Mark J. Pelavin is the Associate Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism. He is one of the Jewish community's leading legislative strategists, and one of its senior lobbyists.

There is a very interesting “forum” on Religion and State in Israel taking place on the New Israel Fund’s Blog. It is a three-way discussion between Steven Mazie, professor of political science at Bard High School Early College; Avi Shafran, director of public affairs for Agudath Israel of America; and our friend Anat Hoffman, executive director of The Israel Religious Action Center. The thrusts and parries between Anat and Avi are especially interesting. Well worth reading. For more on the issue of religion and state in Israel, check out the website of our sister organization – the Israel Religious Action Center.