Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's Speech Highlights Importance of Bipartisan Support for Israel
March 3, 2015, Washington, D.C. - In response to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's speech delivered before a joint session of Congress today, Rabbi Jonah Pesner, Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, who attended the speech in person, issued the following statement:
Women of Reform Judaism Increase Funds for Girls' Scholarships to Reform Jewish Sci-Tech Camp
New York, NY, March 11, 2015 -- Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ) has doubled its scholarship fund from its YES (Youth, Education, & Special Projects) Fund to send more girls to the URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy, given the overwhelming success of WRJ's targeted outreach during last summer's inaug
Reform Movement Offers NYC Theater Arts Summer Program for Jewish Teens
March 16, 2015--This summer, the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) will launch Just Act NYC -- a brand new theater experience for Jewish high school students in New York City.
Rabbi Rick Jacobs Responds to Israeli Election Results
"Our Movement is, And Remains, Committed to Democracy, to Peace, And to Pluralism. We Will Reach Out to the New Government, Partnering Where Possible, Challenging Where Necessary."
Reform Movement Leaders React to the Elections in Israel
New York, NY, March 18, 2015 - Today we join supporters of democracy around the world in marveling at the vibrancy of Israeli society and the openness of her electoral process.
Reform Leader Reiterates Unconditional Support for Israel
This speech was given by URJ President Rabbi Rick Jacobs on March 21, 2015 at the JStreet Conference in Washington, D.C.
We gather at a pivotal moment in the history of Israel.
Reform Jewish Movement Launches New Greening Initiative
Rabbi Marla Feldman: "Climate change is the crisis of our time, and we must confront this challenge in our individual and communal lives."
Contacts: Emily Grotta, 212.650.4227
Rabbi Marla Feldman, 212.650.4000
New Fair Pay Law Combats Injustice of Wage Discrimination
Saperstein: "In these trying economic times, equitable pay is not only a right, but a vital step in enabling women and minorities, the most frequent victims of discrimination, to pull themselves out of poverty."
Children's Health Bill is an Investment in America's Future
Saperstein: "SCHIP is a crucial program, providing access to quality, affordable, life-saving and preventative care."
Contact: Kate Bigam or Jill Zimmerman
202.387.2800 | news@rac.org
Vital Stimulus Package Must Also Support Most Vulnerable Communities
Saperstein: "The number of Americans in need is expanding, and so must our compassion, creativity, and collective will to help them through this trying time."