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Reform Jewish Movement Mourns the Loss of Stephon Clark, Calls for Justice
"The shooting death of Stephon Clark joins the tragically long list of unarmed Black men killed by law enforcement in communities across our country."
Remarks by Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner at the Rally To End Racism
"This morning, Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner, Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, addressed the crowds at the Rally to End Racism in Washington, D.C."
Remarks by April Baskin at the Rally to End Racism
"April Baskin, URJ Vice President for Audacious Hospitality, addressed the crowds at the Rally to End Racism in Washington, D.C."
Reform Jewish Movement Denounces House Farm Bill Attacks on Anti-Hunger Program
"The House version of the farm bill released yesterday undermines the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), one of the nation’s most effective anti-poverty programs."
Illinois Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism Celebrates Official Launch
"On Wednesday, April 25, the Reform Jewish community of Illinois will celebrate the official launch of the Illinois Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism (RAC-IL)."
Reform Movement Decries National Emergency Declaration to Build Border Wall
“We believe that the President’s decision to declare a national emergency to build a border wall is ill-advised and should be revoked."
Reform Movement Lauds House Passage of Universal Background Checks Legislation
“Today represents a momentous step forward in our ongoing struggle to end the epidemic of gun violence. We urge the Senate to follow suit by promptly passing the Background Check Expansion Act (S.42)."
Reform Jewish Movement Responds to Removal of U.S. Troops at Turkish-Syrian Border
“The humanitarian crisis triggered by President Trump’s sudden withdrawal of U.S. troops from the Turkish-Syrian border is senseless, painful, and must end."
Reform Jewish Movement Mourns the Death of U.S. Representative Elijah E. Cummings
"The Reform Jewish Movement mourns the death of U.S. Representative Elijah E. Cummings. Representative Cummings was a staunch advocate for racial justice and civil rights, working closely with the Reform Jewish community, in Baltimore and Washington, D.C., to address these and other critical issues, including relationships across lines of difference and a strong U.S.- Israel relationship."
URJ Statement Regarding Synagogue Attack in Halle, Germany
We mourn the two lives lost, and painfully recognize that it’s only because the gunman was unable to enter the synagogue that even greater bloodshed was prevented.