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A Shameful Day at the Western Wall
Yesterday four women were detained at the Western Wall, each for wearing a tallit. The authorities say they were disturbing the public peace according to regulation 201 A4 of the Israeli legal code. The punishment for this crime is six months in prison.
NY to Approve New Fracking Plan
Rallies have occurred in front of the Governor’s Mansion, around Albany, and across the state.
Anti-Apartheid Activists Mourn Killing of Striking Miners in S. Africa
Last Thursday, South African police forces opened fire on miners who were on strike protesting their wages. At least 34 have been declared dead at the hands of law enforcement.
We Are Better Than This
Each year 100,000 Americans are injured or killed because of gun-related crimes. In recent weeks, too many horrific incidents of gun violence have captured national attention, reflecting the worsening ideological divisiveness, anger and intolerance in our nation, all of which must end.
NYPD Spied on American Muslims in Vain
In September 2011, the Associated Press began its investigation of the New York Police Department’s specific targeting of American Muslims.
Rape, Abortion and Judaism
One of the paramount values of Jewish tradition is the embrace of life.
Cases to Watch: Personhood Oklahoma v. Barber
The last time the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral argument in a case questioning Roe v.
Changed for the Better
“Who can say if I’ve been changed for the better? Because I knew you, I’ve been changed for good.”
Michigan Reform Jewish Clergy Urge Senator Levin to Support Anti-Bullying Bill
Washington, D.C. August 9, 2012 - A group of Reform Jewish clergy in Michigan - 16 rabbis and 3 cantors - have signed a letter, coordinated by the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, to Senator Carl Levin (D-MI) urging him to join 41 of his Senate colleagues in co-sponsoring the Safe Schools Improvement Act (S.506).