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
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Contact: Lauren Theodore at 212-650-4154
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.
Senate Failure to Vote on Goodwin Liu Deeply Disappointing
Rabbi Saperstein: "Jewish tradition teaches of the importance of a fair and just judiciary, and there is nothing fair nor just about the obstruction that plagued Professor Liu's nomination."
START Treaty Ratification Strengthens Senate's Commitment to Nuclear Non-Proliferation
Rabbi Saperstein: "Today, we welcome the Senate's commitment to nuclear non-proliferation and reaffirm our own pledge of working towards a nuclear free world."
Concerns Remain on Impact of Tax Cut Compromise on Working Families
Rabbi Saperstein: "This compromise cannot distract from the need to address urgent structural challenges.
Reform Movement Leader Hails Historic Vote to Repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"
Pelavin: "The strong support for repeal reflects the great strides our nation has made since the policy's inception in 1993 and demonstrates the now-widespread understating that every individual, gay and straight, is created in God's image and deserving of dignity
House Vote to Repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" A Welcome Step
Pelavin: "We appreciate the efforts of those members of Congress who are working diligently to ensure that this congressional session does not conclude without an end to this unfortunate chapter of military policy."
Time Running Out for Senate Action on American DREAM Act
Rabbi Saperstein: "Throughout more than 350 years of Jewish immigration to America, we have been actively engaged in the struggles of new immigrants and in the development of a just and compassionate immigration policy."
Reform Movement Deeply Dismayed by Senate Failure to Repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"
Rabbi Saperstein: "As people of faith, we are pained by this affront to the dignity of those in uniform, each of whom, gay or straight, embodies the spark of the Divine presence in every person, and each of whom should be a source of pride for all Americans."