Reform Movement Urges Prime Minister Netanyahu to Suspend Plan for Negev Bedouin
Rabbi Saperstein: "Adopting the Begin Plan at this point is premature. It is clear that more research is necessary to investigate the possible consequences of this plan and its implementation."
Rabbi Saperstein Honors Temple Hesed for Commitment to Social Action
Saperstein: "Temple Hesed, led by Rabbi Daniel Swartz, exemplifies a commitment to social justice that is so central to our Reform Movement."
Reform Movement Saddened By ExxonMobil's Vote Against Non-Discrimination Policies for the LGBT Community
Laser: "Hopefully ExxonMobil will learn from the examples of the many major corporations that have established just corporate non-discrimination policies that also make sound business sense."
Reform Movement Mourns Passing of Senator Frank Lautenberg
Saperstein: In all that he did, he pursued justice through just means, using the tools of government to transform and better the lives of others".
Reform Jewish Movement Denounces Historically Low Refugee Cap
Reform Jewish Movement Responds to Removal of U.S. Troops at Turkish-Syrian Border
Reform Jewish Movement Mourns the Death of U.S. Representative Elijah E. Cummings
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.