Why do we celebrate Tu BiShvat, the Jewish “New Year of the Trees,” in the middle of winter?
Tu BiShvat, called the "New Year of the Trees," falls at a seemingly incongruous time of year.
Why is caring for the environment emphasized on Tu BiShvat?
Tu BiShvat is a minor festival whose provenance dates only to the time of the Second Temple. However, the kabbalists who clustered around the great fifteenth-century mystic Isaac Luria of Safed placed great weight on the holiday, creating new festivities, gatherings at which hymns were sung, fruit (particularly carob) was eaten, and four cups of wine were taken (as in the Passover seder).
Reform Movement Assails Policy Banning Transgender People from Serving in U.S. Military
For Immediate Release
July 26, 2017
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Reform Movement Relieved at Rejection of Health Care Repeal
"Jewish tradition demands that we work tirelessly until all people receive the care they need."
For Immediate Release
July 28, 2017
Statement on the Nomination of Sen. Jeff Sessions for U.S. Attorney General
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, January 9, 2017
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Reform Jewish Leader Opposes Senate Actions to Move Forward with ACA Repeal
For Immediate Release
January 12, 2017
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Reform Jewish Movement Opposes Senator Sessions' Nomination for Attorney General
For Immediate Release
Thursday, January 12, 2017
Contact: Max Rosenblum or Graham Roth
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Reform Movement Shares Questions, Concerns on Trump Administration Nominees
For Immediate Release
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Reform Jewish Movement offers questions on issues of profound concern to Betsy DeVos, Rep. Tom Price, Scott Pruitt, Andrew Puzder and David Friedman
Reform Jewish Leader Applauds Latest Installment of Funding to the Green Climate Fund
For Immediate Release
Thursday, January 18, 2017
RAC to Host "Nosh, Pray, March: The Reform Movement Gathers for Women's Rights"
Media Advisory
January 19, 2017