Reform Jewish Movement Responds to School Shooting in South Florida
Reform Movement leadership statements in response to yesterday’s mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, which left at least 17 people dead and many more injured.
Rabbi David Saperstein Joins Food Stamp Challenge
Rabbi Saperstein: We have long advocated for anti-hunger programs, like SNAP and WIC, that meet the needs of the 49 million food-insecure Americans but the Challenge places in stark relief how difficult it is to obtain enoughfood and nutritious food on a food stamp budg
Reform Movement Welcomes Gilad Shalit Home
Reform Leaders: "Gilad's homecoming demonstrates the preciousness with which Israel treats the life of each and every IDF soldier."
Contact: Annette Powers
212-650-4154 apowers@urj.org
Reform Movement Leaders Rejoice in News of Shalit's Anticipated Release
Contact: Annette Powers
apowers@urj.org 212-650-4154
Union for Reform Judaism Urges White House to Grant Pollard Clemency
Rabbi Saperstein: "In the midst of the Days of Awe, as we ponder the wrongdoings we have committed and pray for God's mercy, we pray as well that President Obama will act with mercy and grant Mr. Pollard long-overdue clemency."
Reform Jewish Movement Responds to School Shooting in South Florida
Reform Jewish Movement Decries House Passage of ADA Education and Reform Act
Jewish Organizations Send Letter to Department of Commerce on Addition of Citizenship Question to 2020 Census
Rabbi Julie Saxe-Taller to Join Religious Action Center Staff as Senior California Organizer
Finding Comfort in a Caring Community
During the Yamim Noraim, the Days of Awe, it is customary to go to the cemetery to pay respects, or as I say, 'visit' those you love. This year, during this time, I was fortunate to be in the same city where my dad is buried.