Reform Jewish Movement Appaulds Implementation of State-Paid Salaries for Reform Rabbis in Israel
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Reform Movement Recognizes Historic Day for Healthcare Reform
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Religious Leaders Urge Congress to Protect the Poor in Deficit Reduction
Rabbi Saperstein: "It is simply not acceptable that deficit reduction might increase the burden on those struggling the most in our communities.
RAC and WRJ Call for Swift Confirmation of Judges
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Reform Movement: Israel's Security Paramount
New York, NY, November 15, 2012 - In response to Israel's military efforts to stop the barrage of rockets fired from Gaza, Rabbi Rick Jacobs, president of the Union for Reform Judaism, issued the following statement:
Rabbi Lynne Landsberg, Rabbi David Saperstein, and the Village People Appear on the Same Stage
Rabbi Saperstein: "Rabbi Landsberg has invaluably improved the lives of people with disabilities in communities across North America and lifted up the consciousness of countless others."
Reform Jewish Leader Criticizes One-Sided Contraception Hearings
Rabbi David Saperstein: "The government has a compelling interest of the first order in ensuring that all individuals are able to access necessary services."
Unemployment Insurance and Payroll Tax Cut Extensions Necessary and Welcome
Rabbi Saperstein: It is imperative that we as a nation do our utmost to care and serve the most vulnerable in our society.
A Welcome Achievement of Marriage Equality in Washington State
Rabbi David Saperstein: This progress has been a long time coming and brings our country closer to fully reflecting our founding values of life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness for all.
President's Budget Proposal Reflects Tough Choices; Pleases and Disappoints
Saperstein: In crafting his budget, President Obama has made many difficult choices, reflecting the trying times of our day. Not surprisingly, we are pleased by some of the choices and disappointed by others.