On Signing of New Iran Sanctions, Reform Movement Appaulds White House, Congress
Saperstein: "The bill signed by President Obama today amplifies international efforts, declaring the urgency with which the community of nations views the Iranian regime's pursuit of a nuclear weapons program."
Court Strikes Right Balance in Christian Legal Society v. Martinez
Rabbi Saperstein: " [I]n deciding that [Christian Legal Society's] exercise of...
Reform Jews Recommend Questions for Kagan Hearing
Rabbi Saperstein: "In order to best gauge our community's concerns, we developed a web-based campaign, AskElenaKagan.com, which allowed Reform Jews and others from across the United States to write in with questions . . .
Reform Movement Coordinates Religious Liberty Letter on Kagan Nomination
Rabbi Saperstein: "Although our organizations hold differing views on the nomination of General Kagan and many do not even take positions on judicial nominees, we are all committed to a strong separation of church and state and robust religious liberty for people of all
Reform Movement Condemns Death Threats Against Israeli Arab Knesset Members
Saperstein: "While we may not always agree with the ideas expressed, our deep commitment to Jewish and democratic values requires that we defend the free speech of all Israel's citizens, including its Arab citizens."
Reform Movement Welcomes New International Sanctions Against Iran
Saperstein: "This demonstration of consensus among global leaders sends a clear signal to Iran that its pursuit of a nuclear weapons program remains unacceptable."
Reform Jewish Movement Urges Senate Action On Jobs Bill
Saperstein: "It is crucial that ... the full force of the Congress [is] behind helping those struggling with the recession maintain financial stability."
Reform Jewish Guide for Congregations on the Impact of Health Reform Launches
Yoffie: "Guided by the teachings in our sacred texts, we are committed to the implementation of health insurance reform that provides the highest quality of care for the greatest number of Americans."
Union for Reform Judaism and GreenFaith Launch Congregational Greening Pilot Program
NEW YORK, NY, June 3, 2010 | 21st Sivan 5770 - Today the Union for Reform Judaism, the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism and GreenFaith join together to launch the Greening Reform Judaism Pilot Program.