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Hunger: Reform Movement Positions
The Union for Reform Judaism has long advocated for children, the poor, the elderly, the sick, the disabled, and the "stranger among us." In 1965, we affirmed that the amelioration of poverty is a societal obligation not of charity but of justice.
What Is Gift of Life?
Gift of Life is one of North America’s leading public bone marrow and blood stem cell registries, and a world leader helping children and adults find the matches they need. In 1991, Jay Feinberg, a recent college graduate, was diagnosed with leukemia.
3 Simple Steps to Save a Life
1. If you are at least 18 years old, make sure you are registered! Attend a local drive or log onto www.giftoflife.org to find out how you can register. If you are not 18 yet, no worries!
Dayenu: It Would Have Been Enough
Dayenu: It Would Have Been Enough This song, found in the Seder, thanks God for the myriad miracles that took place at the time of the Exodus. "Dayenu" can also allow us to express our gratitude for all that has taken place in recent times.
Cup of Elijah
Cup of Elijah This section of the Haggadah focuses on our hopes for the peace and redemption of messianic times, while also reminding us of what we can do l'taken et ha-olam, to repair the world in our own time.
Shabbat Tzedek: Sample Sermon for MLK Day
Deb Kadin is a member of the Commission on Social Action of Reform Judaism and a member of Oak Park Temple in Illinois. She delievered this sermon in observance of Shabbat Tzedek and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on January 17, 2014.
The RAC and the Civil Rights Movement
[ Excerpted from A. Vorspan and D. Saperstein, Jewish Dimensions of Social Justice: Tough Moral Choices of Our Time (UAHC Press: 1998, 203ff) ] It is unsurprising that Jews responded powerfully to the fight against racial segregation and discrimination in America.
Why We Went: A Joint Letter from the Rabbis Arrested in St. Augustine
This letter was written by the 17 rabbis who were arrested in 1964 in St. Augustine, FL for assembling in an integrated group as a protest against racial segregation, discrimination, and violence. June 19, 1964 Dear Friend: St. Augustine is the oldest city in the United States.
Labor Issues: Position of the Reform Movement
Position of the Reform Jewish Movement The Torah emphasizes the importance of fairness to workers.
Labor: Legislative Summary
Legislative Summary Blocking Unionization Too many companies embark on a campaign of intimidation, speech restriction, and even calculated firings when their workers show signs of organizing.