Reform Jewish Movement Responds to School Shooting in South Florida
Reform Movement leadership statements in response to yesterday’s mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, which left at least 17 people dead and many more injured.
URJ Awards Reform Congregations' Outstanding Outreach and Membership Programs
New York, New York, May 21, 2013--The URJ is pleased to announce the winners and honorable mentions of the 2013 Belin Outreach and Membership Awards. The Belin Outreach and Membe
URJ Collects Donations for Oklahoma Tornado Victims
URJ's Camp Harlam Launches First Reform Day Camp in Philadelphia in 2014
Reform Movement Condemns Iranian Regime for Violence Against Protestors
Pelavin: "The Reform Movement stands firmly by the freedom fighters in their struggle against the oppressive Iranian regime, as we uphold the Jewish ideal to 'seek peace and pursue it."
Lauding Senate Passage, Reform Jewish Movement Urges Conferees to Ensure Healthy Future for All
WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 24, 2009 - In response to the Senate passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act this morning, Mark Pelavin, Associate Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, issued the following statement:
Emerging Copenhagen Accord Inspires Hope for Climate Action
Emerging Copenhagen Accord Inspires Hope for Global Climate Action Saperstein: "As we continue to tackle climate change, we must stay true to our responsibility by ensuring, through effective international agreements, that all global citizens are protected from climate
Senate Health Care Vote Signifies Progress, but Bill Lacks Key Elements
Pelavin: "This bill constitutes a significant step toward establishing health care coverage as a right and not a privilege in our country."
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Reform Movement Appaulds Bipartisan House Vote for Targeted Iran Sanctions
Yoffie: "The United States must be ready to employ stronger economic tactics to curtail Irans threatening nuclear efforts, and todays vote brings us closer to that goal."
Saperstein Joins Senators
Saperstein: "Our traditions demand better. Our nation seeks better. God's children deserve better. This Congress can do better ... We pray and advocate that they will do better -for all Americans and for our nations future."