Protect Anti-Poverty Programs in Deficit Negotiations
Rabbi Saperstein: "As you enter the final week of negotiations before the November 23rd deadline, we agree we must address our growing national debt and stagnant economy, but we must do so in a way that lives up to the highest aspirations of our society to ensure the well-be
Excecutive Order Regarding White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships Strikes Right Balance, Leaves Unresolved Issues
Rabbi Saperstein: "The executive order is a vital step toward strengthening the constitutional foundation of the rules that must be followed by religious and community organizations providing vital social services with government support."
Reform Movement Condemns Murder of Journalist James Foley and Spreading Influence of ISIS
Contact: Annette Powers, Union for Reform Judaism
apowers@urj.org
Urgent Need for Justice and Peaceful Resolution of Unrest in Ferguson
Weinstein: The challenges of racial divides and mistrust that afflict cities across the U.S. are a tragic emblem of how much work remains to be done to overcome divisions rooted in our nation’s history.
Reform Jewish Leader Urges Areas of Study on Keystone XL Pipeline
WASHINGTON, D.C., August 7, 2014 — As President Obama deliberates over approval of the Keystone XL pipeline, Jennifer Brodkey Kaufman, Chair of the Commission on Social Action of Reform Judaism, sent the following letter to the White House, urging several key areas for considerat
Mourning the Death of James Brady
Contact: Max Rosenblum or Howie Levine
202.387.2800 | news@rac.org
Oil Spill Report a Powerful Call to Action
Pelavin: "This report is essential, but words alone will not heal the wounded ecosystems and communities of the Gulf.
Reform Jewish Movement Condemns Decision to Allow Discrimination in Foster Care System
Rabbi Pesner's Statement on Party Platform Draft Progress
Washington, D.C., July 6, 2016 – In response to the release of the draft 2016 Democratic Party Platform, Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner issued the following statement: