Is quinoa kosher for Passover?
Quinoa, a grain-like crop grown in South America, is not one of the grains considered chametz (wheat, barley, rye, oats, spelt, or their derivatives). Some medieval Ashkenazi rabbis ruled that kitniyot (legumes) could not be eaten during Passover because they could be confused with chametz products. Some authorities consider quinoa to be kitniyot, while others do not.
Do Reform Jews Believe in the Messiah?
In the Jewish prayer book, the siddur, there are references to an “end of days”: the Temple in Jerusalem will be rebuilt, the dead who were righteous will be resurrected, and a figure known as the Messiah, or in Hebrew the Moshiach, will restore Israel to new-found glory.
Reform Movement Assails Policy Banning Transgender People from Serving in U.S. Military
For Immediate Release
July 26, 2017
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Reform Movement Relieved at Rejection of Health Care Repeal
"Jewish tradition demands that we work tirelessly until all people receive the care they need."
For Immediate Release
July 28, 2017
Reform Jewish Movement Mourns the Loss of Stephon Clark, Calls for Justice
Remarks by Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner at the Rally To End Racism
Remarks by April Baskin at the Rally to End Racism
Reform Jewish Movement Denounces House Farm Bill Attacks on Anti-Hunger Program
Illinois Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism Celebrates Official Launch
Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner’s Remarks at the March to Save Medicaid, Save Lives – As Prepared for Delivery
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July 13, 2017
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