Reform Jewish Leader Praises Administration Plan to Bar LGBT Discrimination in Federal Contracts
In response to reports that the administration will ban discrimination by federal contractors against LGBT workers, Rabbi David Saperstein, Director of the Religious Action Center, issued the following statement:
Senate Filibuster of Hobby Lobby Fix Bill Shows Continuing Disregard for Women's Health
Following the Supreme Court’s ruling in Hobby Lobby almost three weeks ago, Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Mark Udall (D-CO) and Representatives Diana DeGette (D-CO), Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) and Lou
On a Day of Fasting, Remembering What We Share
Yesterday began the three-week period leading up to Tisha B’Av (August 4-5 this year), the darkest, saddest day on the Jewish calendar. On Tisha B’Av, we fast and we mourn for the destruction of the ancient temples, as well as many other devastations throughout Jewish history.
Sexual Violence on College Campuses
College students nationwide are uniting in the fight to prevent and penalize sexual attac
Testimony in Support of the EPA's Clean Power Plan
Yesterday evening, I had the privilege of testifying at the U.S.
40 Years of Fighting to End Workplace Discrimination
In 1974, two members of the House of Representatives, Reps.
Honoring Our Legacy by Continuing the Work
As I think back on my years of service and involvement in Jewish communal life, I marvel at the key role the Reform Movement played in advancing and achieving civil rights, both in the lead-up to the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and in the years since.
Denominations Unite to Stop Smoking
Updates: Since the Hobby Lobby Decision
A week ago today, the Supreme Court came down in what will be noted as one of the most important decisions in recent memory.