What is the Reform position on clergy officiating at the wedding of a Jew to a person brought up in a different faith?
I’m Jewish and my partner is not. We’d like to have a Jewish wedding and plan to raise a Jewish family. Will a Reform rabbi or cantor officiate at our wedding?
If One Member of a Couple is Jewish, but the Other Isn't, is Their Child Considered Jewish by the Reform Movement?
Historically, since the Rabbinic period (post 70 CE), Jewish status was passed down by the mother.
Senate Failure to Vote on Goodwin Liu Deeply Disappointing
Rabbi Saperstein: "Jewish tradition teaches of the importance of a fair and just judiciary, and there is nothing fair nor just about the obstruction that plagued Professor Liu's nomination."
START Treaty Ratification Strengthens Senate's Commitment to Nuclear Non-Proliferation
Rabbi Saperstein: "Today, we welcome the Senate's commitment to nuclear non-proliferation and reaffirm our own pledge of working towards a nuclear free world."
Concerns Remain on Impact of Tax Cut Compromise on Working Families
Rabbi Saperstein: "This compromise cannot distract from the need to address urgent structural challenges.
Reform Movement Leader Hails Historic Vote to Repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"
Pelavin: "The strong support for repeal reflects the great strides our nation has made since the policy's inception in 1993 and demonstrates the now-widespread understating that every individual, gay and straight, is created in God's image and deserving of dignity
House Vote to Repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" A Welcome Step
Pelavin: "We appreciate the efforts of those members of Congress who are working diligently to ensure that this congressional session does not conclude without an end to this unfortunate chapter of military policy."
Time Running Out for Senate Action on American DREAM Act
Rabbi Saperstein: "Throughout more than 350 years of Jewish immigration to America, we have been actively engaged in the struggles of new immigrants and in the development of a just and compassionate immigration policy."
Reform Movement Deeply Dismayed by Senate Failure to Repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"
Rabbi Saperstein: "As people of faith, we are pained by this affront to the dignity of those in uniform, each of whom, gay or straight, embodies the spark of the Divine presence in every person, and each of whom should be a source of pride for all Americans."
Immigration Victory Must be Followed by Senate Action
Rabbi Saperstein: "This long overdue legislation is a just response to the needs of young adults who wish to continue to make a positive contribution to our nation."