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."
Contact: Eric Harris or Amelia Viney
202.387.2800 | news@rac.org
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.
Contact: Eric Harris or Deborah Swerdlow
202.387.2800 | news@rac.org
Reform Movement Disappointed by Senate Defeat of Paycheck Fairness Act
Weinstein: "In these difficult economic times when dollars are already stretched thin, it is all the more inexcusable that the Senate has failed to help women who earn, on average, 77 cents for every dollar earned by their male counterparts."
Reform Movement Leaders Speak Out Against State-Level Anti-LGBT Legislation
Contact: Max Rosenblum or Sarah Greenberg
202.387.2800 | news@rac.org
Reform Movement Leader Commends Obama Administration on New Inclusion Guidelines for Transgender Students
Washington, D.C., May 13, 2016 – In response to the letter sent today from the Obama Administration to all public schools directing them to ensure transgender students access to facilities consistent with their gender identity, Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner, Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, issued the following statement:
Zubik v. Burwell Ruling Leaves Key Issues Unresolved
Washington, D.C., May 16, 2016– In response to today’s Supreme Court ruling in Zubik v. Burwell, Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner, Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, issued the following statement:
Reform Jewish Leader Responds to Donald Trump's Remarks
For Immediate Release
October 14, 2016
Contact: Max Rosenblum, news@rac.org, 202-387-2800