Reform Movement Hopes Souter Successor Preserves Church/State Separation
Pelavin: "We hope that the next Supreme Court Justice will follow in Justice Souters footsteps as strong defender of religious freedom and the separation of church and state."
Saperstein Welcomes Dismissal of AIPAC Case
"We are gratified that the government has made the decision to drop the charges against Steve Rosen and Keith Weissman and welcome the dismissal of this case."
House Passage of Hate Crimes Bill Vital Step Forward for Civil Rights
Saperstein: "Crimes rooted in bias, hatred and intolerance against people who belong or are perceived to belong to particular groups are intended to intimidate and victimize entire communities and cannot be ignored."
On Equal Pay Day, a Reform Jewish Call to End Wage Discrimination
Weinstein: "In these trying economic times, fair pay is not only a right but a vital tool, enabling women to provide for themselves and their families."
Saperstein Calls to Eliminate Crack-Cocaine Sentencing Disparities
"Prison bars do not treat addiction and prison walls cannot rehabilitate communities. We must support at-risk communities and decrease demand for illegal substances."
Rabbi David Saperstein Arrested with Members of Congress to Protest Suffering in Darfur
Saperstein: Make no mistake - our legacies will be measured not by our sentiments or even our efforts - but by whether in the end we stop or fail to stop this genocide, by whether we save the children or they perish on our watch.
Consultation on Conscience Focuses on Economic Crisis with Hope for Future
More than 450 clergy and lay leaders attend Reform Jewish Movement's flagship social justice conference
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Coalition Urges House Passage of Hate Crimes Bill
Saperstein: "All violent crimes are reprehensible, but hate crimes rend the fabric of society and fragment communities."
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On Earth Day, Reform Jewish Leader Calls for Climate and Energy Action
Saperstein: "It is unacceptable to remain wedded to polluting sources of energy that threaten our environment, our economy, and our health."
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Reform Movement Welcomes Release of Torture Memos
Pelavin: "Today, President Obama and his Administration have taken one more crucial step towards ensuring that never again will our nation stoop to the levels of our enemies and use torture in an attempt to obtain information."