Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner

Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner (he/him) represents the Reform Movement to Congress and the administration as the director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism. He also serves as the senior vice president of the Union for Reform Judaism. Named one of the most influential rabbis in America, he has been an inspirational leader, creative entrepreneur, and tireless advocate for social justice.

Muslim, Jewish and Christian Solidarity after the Tree of Life Massacre

October 27, 2022

I remember my visit to Pittsburgh, to the Tree of Life and Dor Hadash Synagogue just hours after the tragic massacre, the worst incident of violence against Jews in American history. It was also weeks before the 2018 midterm elections.

Remarks From Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner At the March On For Voting Rights Rally

Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner

August 28, 2021

A transcription of Remarks from Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner at the March On For Voting Rights Rally on August 28, 2021, in Washington, DC.

Cardboard sign reading WE STAND AGAINST RACISM

Announcing the Launch of the Reform Movement's 2021 Racial Justice Campaign: What You Need to Know

Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner, Yolanda Savage-Narva

April 6, 2021

This campaign aims to help dismantle systemic racism by educating, inspiring, and empowering individuals and communities to look inwardly to make communal change and outwardly to win legislative change.

"With Public Lamenting Comes Hope": A Conversation with Rev. William J. Barber II

Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner

June 18, 2020

Racism is a form of idolatry, of self-worship that is immoral and is fundamentally against humanity and democracy. What we do in the Poor People's Campaign is to help people make the connection between interlocking injustices that threaten everybody’s security.