Health Reform Summit Going On NOW!
A bipartisan summit on health insurance reform is taking place right now in Washington. You can watch live coverage of the meeting here.
In attendance are Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV), Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL), Charles Schumer (D-NY), Patty Murray (D
In attendance are Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV), Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL), Charles Schumer (D-NY), Patty Murray (D
Reigning in Iran's Dangerous Nuclear Behavior
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following post is the text of a speech that was presented on Monday in the offices of Sens. Blanche Lincoln and Richard Pryor and Congressman Vic Snyder by Zach Goldberg, a member of Congregation B'nai Israel in Little Rock, Ark., who attended the RAC's Be
Water, Water...Everywhere?
Clean, safe drinking water is something that many of us take for granted, but for far too many people around the world and even here in North America, it's a frighteningly scarce resource.
Reform Movement Speaks Out on Health Insurance Reform
Leaders of the Reform Jewish Movement today sent a letter to Congress and the Administration in advance of President Obama's bipartisan summit on health insurance reform.
The letter urged the adoption of a strong, comprehensive health insurance reform bill
The letter urged the adoption of a strong, comprehensive health insurance reform bill
An Epidemic of Sexism
Sometimes, believing in gender equality and working toward it means celebrating victories.
Preserve God's Creation... by Passing Climate Legislation
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following post is the text of a speech that was presented on Monday to the office of Congressman David Dreier (R-CA) by Andrew Borer and Mark Gilbert. Both are
members of Temple Beth Israel in Pomona, Calif., who attended the RAC's Bernard and Audre
We Dare Not Be Silent
Rabbi Eric Yoffie is the President of the Union for Reform Judaism. This piece originally appeared in Reform Judaism magazine.
When the history of Reform Judaism is written a century from now, its authors will ask many questions: Did Reform Jews study Torah,
When the history of Reform Judaism is written a century from now, its authors will ask many questions: Did Reform Jews study Torah,
Giving Students the Chance to DREAM
The following post is the text of a speech that was presented on Monday to Sen. Dianne Feinstein by Madison Tully and Haily Marzullo. Both are members of Temple Isaiah in Los Angeles, Calif., who attended the RAC's Bernard and Audre Rapoport L'Taken Social
Hamantaschen Test Kitchen: Gluten-Free
My family is not gluten-free. But we have several close friends who are. So when I posted earlier this month that I'd be starting my hamantaschen baking, one of those friends asked if I'd be making any gluten-free delicacies. Um, no. (Who does she think I am?)