Reform Movement Expresses Concern Over Komen's De-Funding of Planned Parenthood
Rabbis Saperstein and Feldman: "We urge you to use your leadership in Komen for the Cure to reinstate funding to PPFA for breast cancer screening, to reconsider the standard by which the organization makes funding decisions, and to continue to fight for the health
Reform Movement Leaders Speak Out Against State-Level Anti-LGBT Legislation
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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
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Reform Movement Calls for Voting Rights Legislation After Harmful Supreme Court Decision
Rabbi Jonah Pesner's Letter to Senators Regarding Dilawar Syed
Union for Reform Judaism and ADL Launch Critical Partnership to Combat Antisemitism and Hate
Union for Reform Judaism to Award Up to 20 Grants to Fund Innovative Projects to Engage Members in Congregational Life
NEW YORK, January 9, 2012 – For the second year, the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) is offering Incubator Grants to member congregations. Up to 20 projects will be funded a maximum of $5,000 for fiscal year July 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013.