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Reform Jewish Movement Welcomes the Dissolution of the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity
"We welcome the termination of the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity."
Reform Jewish Leader Engages in Civil Disobedience in Support of Dreamers
"Today, the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism joined Bend the Arc Jewish Action, the Anti-Defamation League, T'ruah and other Jewish organizations in an act of civil disobedience in the Russell Senate Office Building to demand immediate passage of the Dream Act..."
Reform Jewish Movement Condemns Low Refugee Admissions Ceiling
"In the face of the worst refugee crisis in global history, the United States should be increasing our commitment to refugee resettlement, not sinking to historic lows. The United States has the capacity and responsibility to do more."
Reform Jewish Movement Opposes Changes to Public Benefits Use for Immigrant Families
“We condemn the administration’s proposal that will force immigrants to choose between advancing their immigration status and accessing vital public benefits that strengthen them and society overall."
Reform Movement Laments Senate Judiciary Committee’s Vote in Favor of Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s Confirmation as a Supreme Court Justice
“We are deeply disappointed by the Senate Judiciary Committee’s recommendation today, which puts Judge Kavanaugh one step closer to a seat on the Court."
Reform Jewish Movement Condemns Decision to Allow Discrimination in Foster Care System
“We condemn the Department of Health and Human Services’ decision to allow federally-funded child welfare organizations to discriminate against foster parents based on their religion."
Reform Movement Decries National Emergency Declaration to Build Border Wall
“We believe that the President’s decision to declare a national emergency to build a border wall is ill-advised and should be revoked."
Reform Movement Lauds House Passage of Universal Background Checks Legislation
“Today represents a momentous step forward in our ongoing struggle to end the epidemic of gun violence. We urge the Senate to follow suit by promptly passing the Background Check Expansion Act (S.42)."
Reform Jewish Movement Responds to Removal of U.S. Troops at Turkish-Syrian Border
“The humanitarian crisis triggered by President Trump’s sudden withdrawal of U.S. troops from the Turkish-Syrian border is senseless, painful, and must end."
Reform Jewish Movement Mourns the Death of U.S. Representative Elijah E. Cummings
"The Reform Jewish Movement mourns the death of U.S. Representative Elijah E. Cummings. Representative Cummings was a staunch advocate for racial justice and civil rights, working closely with the Reform Jewish community, in Baltimore and Washington, D.C., to address these and other critical issues, including relationships across lines of difference and a strong U.S.- Israel relationship."