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Reform Jewish Movement to Convene 2017 Consultation on Conscience: Building the World We Want
Media Advisory
April 28, 2017
Contact: Max Rosenblum or Graham Roth
202.387.2800 | news@rac.org
More Than 800 Reform Jewish Movement Leaders Gather in Washington, DC to Organize and Advocate for Social Justice
For Immediate Release
April 30, 2017
Contact: Max Rosenblum
818.304.4551 | news@rac.org
A Guide to Eating on Passover
You know how the food you eat can sometimes trigger memories? Jewish tradition knows this too, and a kosher for Passover diet is a yearly reminder of the Jewish people’s distant past as slaves in Egypt.
Passover is a Great Time to Talk With Teens About Israel
Whatever the call to spend next year in Israel means to your family, it is an opportunity to further engage young people in developing a personal connection to Israel. Perhaps also it is a chance to help them find a way to make a journey that could be the foundation for lifetime engagement.
What’s the Deal with Economic Justice & Poverty?
Economic Justice is the principle that all people should have reliable and sufficient access to food and housing in a given economy. The sub-issues that are typically focused on by advocates for economic justice include hunger, housing and homelessness, labor issues, pay equity, and living and minimum wage
Environmental Issues & Stewardship
Environmental justice refers to our obligation to protect our planet, its resources, and, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, the rights of all people to have “equal access to the decision-making process to have a healthy environment in which to live, learn, and work.”
LGBTQ+ Equality and Gender Expression: A Social Justice Primer for Teens and Parents
The term LGBTQ+ stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer; in some cases, you may see additional letters LGBTQQIA+ which expand the acronym to include Questioning, Intersex, and Asexual. The term LGBTQ+ Equality refers to a world where all people are treated equally no matter their sexual orientation or gender identity.
10 Ways Jewish Israelis Will Celebrate Yom HaAtzmaut This Year
Because Yom HaZikaron (Israeli Memorial Day) and Yom HaAtzmaut (Israeli Independence Day) fall back to back on the Hebrew calendar, Independence Day festivities begin almost immediately after the mourning and solemnities of Memorial Day.
Passover Reflection
Here’s an idea for you to share with your friends and family in preparation for your Passover seders. This activity can be done as a solo journaling exercise, as part of a chavruta (with a study partner), or together as a family.
Homemade Handkerchief Matzah Cover for Passover
Create a beautiful matzah cover to be used at your Passover seder for years to come. This activity is perfect for children ages 2-10.