Rabbi David Saperstein Arrested with Members of Congress to Protest Suffering in Darfur
Saperstein: Make no mistake - our legacies will be measured not by our sentiments or even our efforts - but by whether in the end we stop or fail to stop this genocide, by whether we save the children or they perish on our watch.
Consultation on Conscience Focuses on Economic Crisis with Hope for Future
More than 450 clergy and lay leaders attend Reform Jewish Movement's flagship social justice conference
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Coalition Urges House Passage of Hate Crimes Bill
Saperstein: "All violent crimes are reprehensible, but hate crimes rend the fabric of society and fragment communities."
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On Earth Day, Reform Jewish Leader Calls for Climate and Energy Action
Saperstein: "It is unacceptable to remain wedded to polluting sources of energy that threaten our environment, our economy, and our health."
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Reform Movement Welcomes Release of Torture Memos
Pelavin: "Today, President Obama and his Administration have taken one more crucial step towards ensuring that never again will our nation stoop to the levels of our enemies and use torture in an attempt to obtain information."
Rescinding Troubling "Conscience Rule" Vital to Protecting Women's Health
Saperstein: "To protect and strengthen the health and well-being of all Americans, individuals must have access to the full range of health care services and information, including contraception."
Vermont Passage of Same-Sex Marriage a Welcome Victory
Weinstein: "The Vermont legislature made clear that all loving, committed couples, regardless of the sexual orientation of those involved, deserve respect and recognition from their government."
Landmark Speech Sets Course Toward Nuclear Weapons-Free World
Landmark Speech Sets Course toward Nuclear Weapons-Free World Saperstein: "We call upon Congressional leaders and those worldwide to join together to ensure the fulfillment of these long-overdue initiatives"
Saperstein Calls on House to Combat Hate Crimes
"We know all too well the dangers of unchecked persecution and of failing to recognize hate crimes for what they are: acts designed to target and terrorize an entire community."
Saperstein to Senate: Take Action on Tobacco Regulation
"Granting the FDA authority to regulate tobacco products will aid the protection of consumers and our children."
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