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Reform Movement Letter to Attorney General on Affirmative Action
"As a multiracial community, we are also compelled to advance racial equity in all aspects of American life. Affirmative action policies are a critical step towards achieving that vision."
August 8, 2017
TX Reform Clergy Oppose SB 3
August 11, 2017
Governor Greg Abbott
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick
Speaker Joe Straus
Office of the Governor
P.O. Box 12428
Austin, Texas 78711-2428
Dear Governor Abbott, Lt. Governor Patrick, and Speaker Straus,
Tuesday: Reform Jewish Activists Urge CA Legislators to Support SB 54
For Immediate Release
August 22, 2017
Media Contact:
Sarah Garfinkel, West End Strategy Team
sarah@westendstrategy.com; Office: 202-776-7700
Rabbis Forgo Annual High Holy Days Call with President
For Immediate Release
Reform Movement Denounces Ban on Transgender People Joining U.S. Military
For Immediate Release
August 27, 2017
Media Contact:
Sarah Garfinkel, West End Strategy Team
sarah@westendstrategy.com; Office: 202-776-7700; Cell:
Remarks by Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner at the 1000 Ministers March For Justice
For Immediate Release
August 28, 2017
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Reform Jewish Movement Condemns Decision to Allow Discrimination in Foster Care System
“We condemn the Department of Health and Human Services’ decision to allow federally-funded child welfare organizations to discriminate against foster parents based on their religion."
Statement from Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner, Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, on the Importance of a Smooth and Swift Transition to the Biden Administration
More than two weeks have passed since election day and more than ten days have passed since it became clear that Vice President Joe Biden won a strong majority of both the popular vote and the Electoral College. Joe Biden is President-elect of the United States and should be provided with the recognition and resources that will allow for a smooth and secure transition to a new administration.
Reform Jewish Leader Congratulates Biden and Harris on Victory
We congratulate President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris on their victory in the 2020 election. We celebrate especially the first Woman of Color elected to the Vice Presidency, even as we note the essential and immense amount of work our nation must do to address ongoing systemic racism.