Ban On Gay Scouts Undermines Shared Principles
Rabbi Saperstein: "We look forward to the day we can encourage our congregations to return to their historical rolein hosting BSA troops; indeed, we hope that day may be soon."
President’s Budget Highlights Key Reform Jewish Priorities, Leaves Some Areas of Concern
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Reform Movement Urges House Committee to Oppose Private School Vouchers
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Paid Sick Days Bill Answers Moral Call for Economic Justice
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Reform Movement Mourns Death of UNC Students, Calls for Full and Swift Investigation
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Reform Movement Commends PA Governor Wolf for Moratorium on Death Penalty
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Water Rule Would Cover Rivers & Tributaries in Moral Expansion of EPA Protections
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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.