Reform Jewish Leader Supports First Muslim Member of Congressí Right to Take Oath of Office Using Koran
In Response to today's column by Dennis Prager and the ensuing criticism of Repersentative Keith Ellison's request to take his oath of office on the Koran, Rabbi David Saperstein, Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, issued the following statement:
Book Release: And God Spoke These Words: The Ten Commandments and Contemporary Ethics by Rabbi Rifat Sonsino
March 3, 2014, New York, NY -- Rabbi Rifat Sonsino has helped thousands of readers find God, and uncover the truths and legends behind the foundational myths of Judaism. Now, his new book by URJ Press explores one of the best known--and least understood--texts in the Bible: the Ten Commandments.
Six Jewish Teens to Watch: North American Reform Jewish Youth Movement Elects New Board
March 20, 2014, New York, NY --- NFTY, the Reform youth movement, has elected an extraordinary team of leaders for its 75th anniversary year.
Christian and Jewish Leaders Achieve Breakthrough, Resuming Dialogue and Engagement
New York, NY, March 27 – The heads of Jewish and Christian organizations and denominations met in an unprecedented summit in New York City today to discuss strategies to strengthen and maintain relationships even in the face of significant disagreements.
Reform Jewish Leader Supports First Muslim Member of Congress’ Right to Take Oath of Office Using Koran
In Response to today's column by Dennis Prager and the ensuing criticism of Repersentative Keith Ellison's request to take his oath of office on the Koran, Rabbi David Saperstein, Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, issued the following statement:
Reform Leaders Weigh in on Hobby Lobby, Conestoga Cases at Supreme Court
Rabbis Jacobs, Fox, Feldman, and Saperstein: "We believe that all women must have the right to make their own health care choices according to their faith and conscience - including when it comes to reproductive health."
Saperstein Condemns Anti-Semitism Against Ukrainian Jewry
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Reform Jewish Movement Commends EPA on Clean Fuel and Vehicle Standards
Barbara Weinstein: "Our Reform Jewish values call on us to be stewards of the Earth, not just for our own benefit but also for the well-being of the generations that will succeed us.
Reform Jewish Leader Condemns Pat Robertson Statements Concerning Prime Minister Sharon
New York - January 5, 2006 - Referring to a statement on the January 5 edition of Christian Broadcasting Network's (CBN) The 700 Club, in which host Rev. Pat Robertson suggested that Ariel Sharon is being punished by God for dividing the Land of Israel, Rabbi Eric Yoffie, Presiden
Reform Jewish Leader Condemns Bombing in Tel Aviv
Washington, January 19, 2006 - In response to today's suicide bombing in Tel Aviv, Rabbi David Saperstein, Director of the Religious Action Center, issued the following statement: