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New Ozone Standards Miss the Mark
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Reform Jewish Movement Responds to Shrinking Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments
“We strongly condemn the president’s decision to shrink Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments. These places are unique ecological treasures and sites of invaluable cultural heritage for several American Indian tribes. Removing their protections would continue a shameful history of indigenous erasure."
Reform Jewish Movement Joins Reverend Barber’s Poor People’s Campaign
For Immediate Release
December 4, 2017
Reform Jewish Movement Urges Senate to Reject Tax Overhaul
"We are deeply disappointed by the House’s passage of a misguided bill that will overhaul the tax code and diminish the government’s ability to meet the needs of Americans nationwide."
Reform Movement Welcomes Supreme Court Ruling Blocking Discriminatory Citizenship Question
“We applaud the Supreme Court’s decision to block the addition of an untested citizenship question from the 2020 Census."
Statement from the Union for Reform Judaism and Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism on the Passing of Rabbi Richard Hirsch
The Union for Reform Judaism, the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, and the entirety of the Reform Movement mourn the passing of Rabbi Richard Hirsch. As one of the giants of Reform Jewish life in the second half of the 20th Century, his work shaped Reform Judaism in the U.S., Israel and throughout the world until his death – just a month shy of his 95th birthday.
Reform Jewish Leader Calls for Stronger Response to Humanitarian Crisis in Afghanistan
On the precipice of the new Jewish year, we are in a period of reflection and accounting. It is clear that whatever the intent, the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan has contributed to a terrible level of chaos and danger for the people of Afghanistan. An accounting by the U.S., Canada and the international community, no matter how painful, is essential.
Building the Temple
When King Solomon decided to build the temple in Jerusalem, he hired the best artists, architects, and stonemasons. The work came along a little slower than King Solomon expected, and he decided to check in on what was taking so long. What did he find? Listen to this story, retold by Cantor Rosalie Will.
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Rabbi Rick Jacobs Responds To Today's White House Statement On Jerusalem
Rabbi Rick Jacobs, URJ President, responds to President Trump's statement about Jerusalem and the U.S. Embassy today.