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Rabbi Balfour Brickner Clergy Seminar: Former Speakers
Past Scholars & Speakers Dr.
Foreign Policy: Jewish Values
Jewish Sources on Foreign Policy "The sword comes into the world because of justice delayed and justice perverted." -Pirke Avot "If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat.
Foreign Policy: Background
General information on the goals and purpose of U.S. Foreign Policy. The purpose of United States foreign policy is to create a more secure, prosperous, and democratic world for the benefit of the American people.
Welfare Reform: Introduction
Background The passage of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA) in 1996 dramatically altered the welfare system in America. Since 1996, there has been a remarkable drop in the welfare rolls and some of the lowest unemployment in our nation's history.
welfare reform: position of reform movement
Position of the Reform Movement The Reform Movement has always acted upon fundamental Jewish ideals by advocating for children, the poor, disenfranchised, the elderly, the sick, the disabled and the "stranger among us." The Reform Movement has always acted upon fundamental Jewish ideals by
Rachel Laser: Biography
Rachel Laser Deputy Director Rachel Laser is the RAC's Deputy Director. Ms. Laser has a diverse background in policy advocacy, coalition-building, message development and political strategy.
Rabbi David Saperstein
Designated by Newsweek Magazine as the most influential rabbi in America and by the Washington Post as the “quintessential religious lobbyist on Capitol Hill,” for 40 years as Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, David Saperstein represented to Congress and the Administration, the Reform Jewish Movement, the largest segment of American Jewry.
Barbara Weinstein
Barbara Weinstein is the Religious Action Center's Associate Director, where she helps guide the RAC’s broad range of social justice work. She is also the Director of the Commission on Social Action of Reform Judaism, a joint body of the Central Conference of American Rabbis and the Union for Reform Judaism and its affiliates. The Commission seeks to apply the insights of Jewish tradition to domestic and foreign public policy issues including civil rights, economic justice, immigration, the environment, and more.
Internship Opportunities
Internships at The Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism The Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism (RAC) is seeking part-time interns Internship applicants for the Fall term will be considered over the summer.
Worship Resources More Info
Reform Jewish Web Resources Social Justice Blessing Cards Music for Social Action Services URJ Department of Worship NFTY Religious & Cultural Resources Partner Organizations On1Foot Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life Jewish Reconstructionist Federation www.socialaction.com Interfaith