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Reform Jewish Movement Mourns the Loss of Stephon Clark, Calls for Justice
"The shooting death of Stephon Clark joins the tragically long list of unarmed Black men killed by law enforcement in communities across our country."
Remarks by Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner at the Rally To End Racism
"This morning, Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner, Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, addressed the crowds at the Rally to End Racism in Washington, D.C."
Remarks by April Baskin at the Rally to End Racism
"April Baskin, URJ Vice President for Audacious Hospitality, addressed the crowds at the Rally to End Racism in Washington, D.C."
Reform Jewish Movement Denounces House Farm Bill Attacks on Anti-Hunger Program
"The House version of the farm bill released yesterday undermines the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), one of the nation’s most effective anti-poverty programs."
Illinois Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism Celebrates Official Launch
"On Wednesday, April 25, the Reform Jewish community of Illinois will celebrate the official launch of the Illinois Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism (RAC-IL)."
Reform Jewish Movement Decries Mississippi ICE Raid
“Yesterday, what we long feared finally came to pass: a mass immigration raid in Mississippi has led to the detention and possible deportation of nearly 700 immigrants by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. This action highlights the cruelty and inhumanity of the federal government’s immigration policies."
Reform Movement Condemns Proposal Expanding Religious Exemptions for Federal Contractors
“By allowing federal contractors and subcontractors to discriminate in hiring and firing on the basis of their religious beliefs, the Department of Labor’s proposed rule authorizes government-funded discrimination against women, religious minorities, LGBTQ people, and other marginalized groups."
Reform Movement Decries Administration's Plan to Indefinitely Detain Children and Families
"Today’s decision by the Trump Administration effectively terminating the Flores Settlement Agreement puts untold immigrant children and families at risk for lifelong physical, emotional, and mental harm."
Statement on the Nomination of Sen. Jeff Sessions for U.S. Attorney General
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, January 9, 2017
Contact: Max Rosenblum: 202-387-2800, news@rac.org
Reform Jewish Leader Opposes Senate Actions to Move Forward with ACA Repeal
For Immediate Release
January 12, 2017
Contact: Max Rosenblum or Sarah Garfinkel
202.387.2800 | news@rac.org