Executive Order on Gun Violence is a Historic Step Toward Preventing Future Tragedies
WASHINGTON, D.C., January 5, 2016 — In response to the executive order announced today by President Obama to address gun violence, Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner, Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, issued the following statement:
Reform Leader Commends LGBTQ Task Force for Reversing Decision to Cancel Reception with Israeli Group
Dear Rea:
On behalf of the Union for Reform Judaism, whose more than 900 congregations across North America encompass 1.5 million Reform Jews, and the Central Conference of American Rabbis (CCAR), whose membership includes more than 2,000 Reform rabbis, I write to commend you for your renewed commitment to holding a reception sponsored by A Wider Bridge and featuring the Jerusalem Open House at your convention this week.
Reform Movement and GreenFaith Announce New Partnership
WASHINGTON, D.C. and HIGHLAND PARK, NJ, January 20, 2016 — Continuing a long history of collaboration the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism and GreenFaith have announced a major joint initiative to promote energy savings and greenhouse gas emissions reductions, environmental leadership training, advocacy, and strengthened inter-congregational learning among Reform congregations nationwide. The collaboration will engage more Reform congregations than ever before in environmental work, and with greater environmental impact.
RAC Leader Condemns Protests at LGBT Conference
Washington, D.C., January 25, 2016 – In response to hateful protests at a pro-Israel LGBT event...
RAC Leader Commends Executive Order on Solitary Confinement
Washington, D.C., January 26, 2016 – In response to President Obama’s executive order to limit the use of solitary confinement in federal prisons...
Reform Jewish Leader Condemns U.S. Exit from Paris Climate Agreement
For Immediate Release
June 1, 2017
Reform Jewish Leader Responds to Terror Attack in London
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Letter to Rev. Cornell William Brooks
June 12, 2017
Rev. Cornell William Brooks
President, NAACP
4805 Mt. Hope Drive
Baltimore, MD 21215
Dear President Brooks:
Reform Movement Responds to Shooting at Congressional Baseball Practice in Alexandria, VA
For Immediate Release
June 14, 2017
Contact: Max Rosenblum or Graham Roth
202.387.2800 | news@rac.org
Senate Bill Undermines Health Care; Elderly, Poor, Kids and People with Disabilities at Risk
For Immediate Release
June 22, 2017
Contact: Max Rosenblum or Graham Roth
202.387.2800 | news@rac.org