URJ President Rabbi Rick Jacobs Responds to Senate Confirmation of David Friedman as U.S. Ambassador to Israel
Reform Movement Urges Congregations to Protect Undocumented Immigrants Facing Deportation with New Resolution
Reform Jewish Congregations are being urged to protect undocumented immigrants facing deportation. The Union for Reform Judaism’s North American Board of Trustees took this historic step in response to the growing concern about an increase in deportation activity by federal authorities and Congress’s failure to comprehensively address immigration reform. This resolution responds to the urgent need of undocumented immigrants living in fear of deportation. The Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) and Central Conference of American Rabbis (CCAR) have historically stood with immigrants and refugees, and this resolution provides guidance and support for congregations doing this vital work today.
Reform Jewish Movement Responds to School Shooting in South Florida
Reform Movement leadership statements in response to yesterday’s mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, which left at least 17 people dead and many more injured.
Reform Jewish Movement Responds to School Shooting in South Florida
Reform Jewish Movement Decries House Passage of ADA Education and Reform Act
Jewish Organizations Send Letter to Department of Commerce on Addition of Citizenship Question to 2020 Census
Rabbi Julie Saxe-Taller to Join Religious Action Center Staff as Senior California Organizer
Executive Order Should Encourage Congress to Act on Paid Sick Days
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Union for Reform Judaism Appeals For International Response to Refugee Crisis: Urgent Plea to U.S. Government Leaders, and Action Steps for North American Citizens
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Reform Jews, Interfaith Allies Make Moral Call for Climate Justice Ahead of Pope Francis’ UN Speech
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