URJ to Expand Campaign for Youth Engagement with New Programming and Grants
October 3, 2012, New York, NY - With a continued goal of increasing the level of Jewish teen engagement within its Movement, the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) today announced expansion of its national Campaign for Youth Engagement.
URJ Announces New Directors for Specialty Camps to Engage Unaffiliated Jewish Youth
October 16, 2012, New York, NY - The Union for Reform Judaism is proud to announce new directors for its two specialty camps.
The Union for Reform Judaism Establishes Fund to Help Communities Impacted by Hurricane Sandy
October 30, 2012, New York, NY - In response to the devastating impact of Hurricane Sandy, the Union for Reform Judaism is activating its Hurricane Relief fund to collect donations for those suffering in the Hurricane's wake.
RAC Rabbi Landsberg Appointed to DC Council Focused on Disabilities
Mayor Adrian Fenty swears in new members of DC Statewide Independent Living Council, dedicated to enacting positive change through advocacy for people with disabilities
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Reform Movement Urges Administration to Stay on Path to Clean Energy
Saperstein: "The only way to achieve true energy independence ... is to move from polluting fossil fuels to sustainable energy through comprehensive climate and energy legislation.
Reform Movement Welcomes Nuclear Arms Treaty
Saperstein: "It represents a major constructive step forward in the goals of advancing U.S. security and moving toward ridding the world of the threat of nuclear weapons."
Time for Senate to Act on Clean Energy
Saperstein: "Comprehensive climate legislation should be rooted in the principles of stewardship, sustainability, and social justice, protecting both Gods creation and all people, especially those most vulnerable to the effects of both climate change and new energy pol
Reform Jewish Movement Hails House Vote on Health Reform
Saperstein: "The bill approved by the House today is, like most legislation, a collection of compromises, but there is no mistaking that it is a vital step toward more affordable, accessible and quality health care for all Americans."
Senate Passage of Fair Sentencing Act A Step Toward Justice
Pelavin: The imprisonment of crack cocaine offenders for disproportionate, excessive prison stays erodes communities faith in the fairness of our criminal justice system.