Union for Reform Judaism Appeals for International Response to Refugee Crisis: Urgent Plea to U.S. Government Leaders, and Action Steps for North American Citizens
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Statement of Union for Reform Judaism President Rabbi Rick Jacobs Responding to the Mass Shooting in El Paso, TX
URJ President Rabbi Rick Jacobs: “Israel’s Decision To Bar U.S. Representatives Is Wrong. Democracies Do Not Hide.”
URJ President Rabbi Rick Jacobs On U.S. Embassy In Jerusalem: “May It Be A House Of Peace”
Statement from Rabbi Rick Jacobs, President of the Union for Reform Judaism, about the inauguration of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem.
URJ President Rabbi Rick Jacobs on Deaths and Violence in Gaza
Statement from Rabbi Rick Jacobs, President of the Union for Reform Judaism, in response to the deadly violence in Gaza.
Jewish Groups Observe World AIDS Day 2010
"We call on the United States, Canada, and other donor countries to step up their support for efforts to develop effective vaccines and microbicides, while also maintaining and improving intervention programs that are proven to reduce new infections."
"Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Report Must be Followed with Repeal
Rabbi Saperstein: "Today's report removes the last hurdle to repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," a policy that is unsustainable, unwanted, and utterly detrimental to our nation's security. The time has long passed for repeal.
Reform Movement Sends Lertter to Secretary Gates Urging Repeal of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'
"We must no longer allow prejudice to deprive our nation of the skills and commitment of talented and patriotic men and women."
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Reform Movement Submits Statement in Support of Women's Rights Treaty
Pelavin: The time has long passed for this nation to join the global community and stand clearly on the side of women and against oppression and injustice.
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