Executive Order on Gun Violence is a Historic Step Toward Preventing Future Tragedies
WASHINGTON, D.C., January 5, 2016 — In response to the executive order announced today by President Obama to address gun violence, Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner, Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, issued the following statement:
Reform Leader Commends LGBTQ Task Force for Reversing Decision to Cancel Reception with Israeli Group
Dear Rea:
On behalf of the Union for Reform Judaism, whose more than 900 congregations across North America encompass 1.5 million Reform Jews, and the Central Conference of American Rabbis (CCAR), whose membership includes more than 2,000 Reform rabbis, I write to commend you for your renewed commitment to holding a reception sponsored by A Wider Bridge and featuring the Jerusalem Open House at your convention this week.
Reform Movement and GreenFaith Announce New Partnership
WASHINGTON, D.C. and HIGHLAND PARK, NJ, January 20, 2016 — Continuing a long history of collaboration the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism and GreenFaith have announced a major joint initiative to promote energy savings and greenhouse gas emissions reductions, environmental leadership training, advocacy, and strengthened inter-congregational learning among Reform congregations nationwide. The collaboration will engage more Reform congregations than ever before in environmental work, and with greater environmental impact.
RAC Leader Condemns Protests at LGBT Conference
Washington, D.C., January 25, 2016 – In response to hateful protests at a pro-Israel LGBT event...
RAC Leader Commends Executive Order on Solitary Confinement
Washington, D.C., January 26, 2016 – In response to President Obama’s executive order to limit the use of solitary confinement in federal prisons...
Reform Movement Responds to Supreme Court Ruling on Mojave Desert Cross
Rabbi Saperstein: "In yesterday's ruling, the Court decided by a narrow margin to diminish both the power of religious symbols and Americans' religious liberty."
Reform Movement Appalled by Hamas' Shalit Video
Pelavin: "We again ask our leaders to remember Gilads plight and do everything in their power to help ensure his release."
Contact: Kate Bigam or Liz Piper-Goldberg
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Reform Movement Condemns Passage of Anti-Immigration Bill in Arizona
Saperstein: "This bill is an affront to Americas history as a land welcoming to immigrants who have sought not only freedom, but the opportunity to contribute to and strengthen our nation."
On World Malaria Day, a Commitment to Eradication
Pelavin: "Malaria, proven beatable by our own country more than half a century ago, can be defeated around the world today."
Contact: Kate Bigam or David Goodman
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Arizona Rabbis Urge Governor's Veto of Anti-Immigrant Legislation
"Allowing an individuals accent or skin color to precipitate an investigation into his/her legal status is an affront to American values of justice and our historic status as a nation of immigrants."