Sotloff Murder Underscores ISIS Threat, Demanding Global Response
September 2, 2014, New York, NY -- Upon hearing about the tragic murder of journalist Steven Sotloff, Union for Reform Judaism President Rabbi Rick Jacobs made the following statement:
Reform Leaders Commend President Obama's Commitment to Stopping the Spread of ISIS
September 12, 2014, New York, NY -- In response to President Obama's announcement of an expanded military effort against ISIS, Reform Movement leaders issued the following statement:
Reform Congregations Open Their Doors for the High Holidays
September 19, 2014, New York, NY - In preparation for the upcoming High Holiday season, the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) is actively engaging those who seek spiritual nourishment.
Reform Jewish Movement Responds to Gaza Violence
Yoffie: "We believe that military action must always be the last resort.
Reform Jewish Movement Opposes Attack on Women's Health
Pelavin: "This regulation will alarmingly narrow patients' access to a wide range of basic health services"
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UN Vote Calls Attention to U.S. Absence from Global Fight for Gay Rights
Saperstein: “It is shameful that the United States chose not to be a part of the first UN General Assembly declaration condemning state-sanctioned human rights abuses against LGBT people”
Circuit Court Decision A Step Toward Repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't tell," Jewish Leader Says
Pelavin: “Regardless of sexual orientation, those who put their lives on the line to serve this country and defend our freedom through military service deserve our utmost gratitude and respect – not an intolerant policy that forces them to hide their identities.”
Reform Jewish Leader: "The Time to Address Genocide is Before It Happens"
Saperstein: “By acting pro-actively, our country can send a message to the rest of the world, saying not only that these acts of mass destruction are morally repugnant –but that we will do everything within our significant power to prevent them from happening in the future.”
Israel's Resolve in Hebron Violence Vital to Peace
Saperstein: "Violent attacks threaten the viability of a future with a peaceful two-state solution to the conflict, further demonstrating the need for the government to maintain control."
Saperstein Issues High Holiday Plea For Peace to Olmert
Saperstein: “As our prayers ceaselessly yearn for Israelis and Palestinians to live in peace with one another, both governments must uphold the rule of law, fight terrorism, and work for a permanent resolution of the conflict.”