URJ President: "Just Solution" For Those Seeking Asylum In Israel
Rabbi Rick Jacobs: "We applaud all those who demonstrated and raised their voices to promote a just solution for those seeking asylum in Israel."
URJ President Rabbi Rick Jacobs: “Escalation On Gazan Border Is Tragic And Dangerous”
Rabbi Rick Jacobs, President of the Union for Reform Judaism, issued the statement below in response to recent violence in Gaza: The ongoing escalation on the Gazan border is tragic and dangerous for both Israelis and Palestinians.
Joint Reform Jewish Movement Statement On The 70th Anniversary Of The Establishment Of The State Of Israel
We join with our Israeli brothers and sisters, the worldwide family of the Jewish people, and friends of Israel everywhere, to mark with joy the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the State of Israel.
Reform, Conservative Jewish Organizational Leaders Visit Pollard in Federal Prison
NEW YORK – On Thursday, July 11, Rabbi Rick Jacobs, president of the Union for Reform Judaism, Rabbi David Saperstein, director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, Rabbi Julie Schonfeld, executive vice president of the Rabbinical Assembly, and Rabbi Alvin Berkun, past president of t
Reform Jewish Leader Comments on Senate Tax Reform
Rabbi Saperstein: "Our progressive tax code allows us to not only meet immediate need while simultaneously reducing our deficits, but also to begin to address the astounding growth in inequality".
Reform and Conservative Jewish Leaders Visit Jonathan Pollard in Federal Prison
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Reform Movement Submits Testimony Outlining Church-State Concerns in Energy Bill
Rabbi Saperstein: "The Reform Movement is deeply committed to putting our nation and our world on the path to a clean, sustainable, and equitable climate and energy future.
Reform Movement Optimistic after Committee Vote on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act
Ms. Laser, "This vote demonstrates that the Senate is ready to put aside partisan differences to ensure that all Americans can earn a living without fear of discrimination based on who they are or whom they love."
Reform Movement Coordinates Letter of Support from Sixty Faith Groups on Behalf of Employment Non-Discrimination Act
"ENDA is a measured, common sense solution that will ensure workers are judged on their merits, not on their personal characteristics like sexual orientation or gender identity. We call on you to pass this important legislation without delay".