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 Appaulds Steps Toward "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Repeal
Pelavin: "We must no longer allow prejudice to deprive our nation of the skills and commitment of talented men and women."
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Reform Movement Welcomes Legislation Strengthening Iran Sanctions
Saperstein: "These strengthened sanctions provisions will send a strong message to companies that they may either do business with the United States or with the repressive Iranian regime."
Reform Leader Welcomes Supreme Court Decision in Lewis v. Chicago
Rabbi Saperstein: "Todays unanimous decision in Lewis v. Chicago is a victory for civil rights, ensuring that firefighters, and others, who are victims of discriminatory practices in their workplaces can have their day in court."
Reform Movement Appaulds International Iran Sanctions Agreement
Saperstein: "We commend the sustained diplomatic efforts of the United States and other global leaders of the non-proliferation regime."
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Reform Rabbi Joins Interfaith Delegation in DC to Protest Anti-Immigration Law
Rabbi Linder: "We are here today to answer the call of our God to ensure not only that we love the stranger, but that our government and its agencies love the stranger as well."
Reform Movement Welcomes Committee Support for Liu's Nomination
Saperstein: "I urge the Senate leadership to expeditiously schedule a vote on Professor Lius confirmation."
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