Resolution on Mandatory Immunization Laws
Submitted by the Commission on Social Action of Reform Judaism
Background
Resolution on the Rights of Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming People
Submitted by the Commission on Social Action of Reform Judaism
Background
Resolution on Predatory Lending Practices
Borrowing money can make it possible to secure a home or a car or to escape poverty. Ideally, everyone would have access to credit and loans, regardless of income, citizenship, or race. However, the reality is that not all borrowers can obtain loans from the prime market with competitive interest rates.
Resolution on Protecting Individuals at Risk of Deportation from the United States
We are instructed in the Holiness Code to treat the strangers in our midst with justice and compassion: "When a stranger sojourns with you in your land, you shall do him no wrong. The stranger who sojourns with you shall be to you as the native among you, and you shall love him as yourself for you were strangers in the land of Egypt” (Leviticus 19:33).
Resolution on the Crisis of Racial and Structural Inequality in the United States
Law enforcement officers who risk their lives each day to ensure our safety deserve the respect and appreciation of all Americans. Their work is challenging and the decisions they are forced to make are difficult. Even as we reaffirm our respect and appreciation for law enforcement, we must acknowledge the long-standing structural injustices, particularly concerning race, that plague too much of our society including our criminal justice system.
Resolution on Reform Zionism
Submitted by the URJ Resolutions Committee
WHEREAS at the Biennial Convention of the URJ it was clear that Israel engagement and involvement of the Re
Resolution Congratulating the Founding of the Reform Youth Professionals’ Association (RYPA)
Adopted by the 71st URJ Biennial
The Reform Youth Professionals’ Association (RYPA) was founded in 2011 by 12 Youth Professionals working in Reform Movement settings. RYPA aspires to grow to represent Jewish Youth Professionals throughout North America.
Resolution Congratulating the Israel Religious Action Center on the Occasion of Its 25th Anniversary
Over the past 25 years IRAC has become a leading Israeli voice advancing pluralism and defending freedoms of conscience, faith, and religion.
Resolution Honoring the Eisendrath International Exchange (EIE) Program on its 50th Anniversary
Adopted by the 71st URJ Biennial
Since 1961, more than 3000 high school students from across North America have participated in the NFTY Eisendrath International Exchange (EIE) High School in Israel semester program.
Resolution Honoring the Religious Action Center on the Occasion of its 50th Anniversary
Adopted by the 71st URJ Biennial
The Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism (RAC) relates the ethical and spiritual teachings of our faith to the concrete problems of our congregations, our communities, our country and the world.