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Reform Jewish Movement Condemns Decision to Roll Back Federal Affirmative Action Guidance
“We are deeply disappointed by the Trump administration’s misguided decision to rescind federal guidance that encourages schools and universities to consider race in their admission processes."
Reform Jewish Movement Calls on Senate to Reject Nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh
"Today, the Reform Jewish Movement adds its voice to those calling on the Senate to reject the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court."
Reform Jewish Leader Deeply Disappointed by Vote to Confirm Senator Sessions as Attorney General
For Immediate Release
February 8, 2017
Contact: Max Rosenblum
202.387.2800 | news@rac.org
President Trump's Condemnation of Anti-Semitism Welcome and Overdue
For Immediate Release
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
Contact: Max Rosenblum
202.387.2800 | news@rac.org
Reform Jewish Leader Opposes New DHS Policy Guidelines Expediting Deportation
For Immediate Release
February 22, 2017
Contact: Max Rosenblum
202.387.2800 | news@rac.org
Reform Movement Deplores Rollback of Transgender Rights
The Union for Reform Judaism, the Central Conference of American Rabbis, and the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism condemn President Trump's decision, and resulting actions by the Offices of Civil Rights of the Justice and Education Departments, to overturn a federal rule making the nation's public schools welcoming and safe for transgender students.
Prominent Reform Movement Rabbi Named to NAACP Board
For Immediate Release
February 28, 2017
Contact: Max Rosenblum
202.387.2800 | news@rac.org
Stories We Tell: The Eagle Who Thought She Was a Chicken
Who determines who you are? Is it the environment in which you’re raised, or is it what’s been inside of you your whole life?
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Stories We Tell: A Blank Letter
Is there someone in your life with whom you can share a thousand words without saying anything at all? Has there been a time, maybe in recent weeks, when all you needed was someone to just “be there” for you, or when someone needed you to just “be there” for them? This week, we hear a story from Rabbi Sari Laufer, director of congregational engagement at Stephen Wise Temple (Los Angeles, CA) about two friends separated by distance but closely connected in ways only they can understand.
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Stories We Tell: Grandma's Challah
Food is such an important part of Jewish history and culture, and for many of us, there’s nothing quite like the food our grandparents made for us as children. This week, author and puppeteer Marilyn Price tells the story of a king who wants nothing more than to taste the challah his grandmother used to make for him, and how something as simple as love can turn great food into something even better. To learn more about Marilyn, her puppetry, and her storytelling, you can visit her website at www.marilynprice.com.
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