Executive Order on Gun Violence is a Historic Step Toward Preventing Future Tragedies
WASHINGTON, D.C., January 5, 2016 — In response to the executive order announced today by President Obama to address gun violence, Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner, Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, issued the following statement:
Reform Leader Commends LGBTQ Task Force for Reversing Decision to Cancel Reception with Israeli Group
Dear Rea:
On behalf of the Union for Reform Judaism, whose more than 900 congregations across North America encompass 1.5 million Reform Jews, and the Central Conference of American Rabbis (CCAR), whose membership includes more than 2,000 Reform rabbis, I write to commend you for your renewed commitment to holding a reception sponsored by A Wider Bridge and featuring the Jerusalem Open House at your convention this week.
Reform Movement and GreenFaith Announce New Partnership
WASHINGTON, D.C. and HIGHLAND PARK, NJ, January 20, 2016 — Continuing a long history of collaboration the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism and GreenFaith have announced a major joint initiative to promote energy savings and greenhouse gas emissions reductions, environmental leadership training, advocacy, and strengthened inter-congregational learning among Reform congregations nationwide. The collaboration will engage more Reform congregations than ever before in environmental work, and with greater environmental impact.
RAC Leader Condemns Protests at LGBT Conference
Washington, D.C., January 25, 2016 – In response to hateful protests at a pro-Israel LGBT event...
RAC Leader Commends Executive Order on Solitary Confinement
Washington, D.C., January 26, 2016 – In response to President Obama’s executive order to limit the use of solitary confinement in federal prisons...
Faith Groups Lead Briefing on Religious Support for Abortion Services
WASHINGTON, D.C., June 30, 2011 - The Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism joined Catholics for Choice, the National Council of Jewish Women, and the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice in leading a briefing today on Capitol Hill to highlight religious support for ac
Supreme Court Deals Blow to Campaign Finance Reform Agenda
Rabbi Saperstein: "The Union for Reform Judaism will continue to support the federal government, states, and localities in exploring new and innovative ways to ensure the viability of public financing programs."
Workplace Discrimination Continues on 70th Anniversary of Roosevelt Executive Order
Rabbi Saperstein: "We urge the White House on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of President Roosevelt's landmark achievement to reassert the imperative that government money never support the erosion of civil rights."
Supreme Court Rules Against Female Wal-Mart Employees
Pelavin: "We are also deeply concerned about the potential impact of the Wal-Mart Stores v.
Reform Jewish Leader Applauds Supreme Court Protection of "One Person, One Vote"
Washington, D.C., April 4, 2016 – In response to the Supreme Court’s unanimous decision in Evenwel v. Abbott, upholding Texas’s use of total population in drawing electoral districts, Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner, Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, issued the following statement: