Reform Movement and The Michael J. Fox Foundation Team Up for Study Investigating Genetic Mutations Common in Jews
Rabbi Jonah Pesner: "This study provides an important opportunity to help potentially stamp out an insidious disease and reflects the Jewish imperative toward pikuach nefesh, the saving of a life."
Reform Movement Commends Paycheck Fairness Act Reintroduction
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Supreme Court Victory for Young Highlights Need for Additional Protections
Contact: Max Rosenblum or Rachel Chung
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Indiana Religious Freedom Restoration Act Highlights Concerning Effects of Hobby Lobby Decision
Deputy Director Rachel Laser: “We can protect fundamental religious freedoms while ensuring that the LGBT community, as well as other communities in need of protections, are treated with dignity and respect in all aspects of public life.”
Reform Movement Leader on Negotiations with Iran
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Reform Jewish Movement Applauds U.S. on Proposed Emission Reduction
Contact: Max Rosenblum or Liya Rechtman
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Religious Action Center Deputy Director Rachel Laser Calls on Gov. Pence to Quickly Fix Religious Freedom Bill
Washington, DC – Rachel Laser, deputy director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism expressed continued concern about the much-derided religious freedom bill recently passed in Indiana.
North Carolina RFRA a Threat to the Core American Values of Equality and Religious Freedom
“We strongly oppose the North Carolina Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA), which would allow discrimination against minorities and vulnerable populations.
Beet Hummus
A few years ago I was served beet hummus at an upscale restaurant in Tel Aviv. The following is my interpretation of this delicious dish and a great way to introduce children to beets.