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Reform Rabbis Weigh in on Marriage Equality

Noah Baron

As marriage equality legislation advances in Washington state, New Jersey and Maryland, pro-equality faith voices have been making their voices heard at legislative hearings – and Reform Jews have wasted no time in speaking u

Fighting for Marriage Equality in Maine

Susan Bulba Carvutto

Here in the Maine wilderness, fighting for justice can feel lonely.

A Welcome Achievement of Marriage Equality in Washington State

February 15, 2012

Rabbi David Saperstein: This progress has been a long time coming and brings our country closer to fully reflecting our founding values of life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness for all.

Eye On The States: Marriage on the Ballot in MD, ME, MN and WA

November 6^th is just under a month away and all eyes are on the contest to control Congress and The White House. However, throughout the country an array of important initiatives will be on the ballot this November including same-sex marriage initiatives in four states.

Former RAC Staffer Testifies for Marriage Equality in MD

Deborah Swerdlow

Marriage equality advocates have had much to celebrate over the last few days: An appeals court struck down California’s anti-marriage equality Proposition 8,

Mourning a Marriage

"When a man divorces the wife of his youth, even the altar of God sheds tears." (Gittin 90b)

A Brief History of Marriage

Although no wedding ceremony is described in the Torah, the institution of marriage began with Adam and Eve. The Book of Genesis portrays God as saying: "It is not good that man should be alone-I will make him a helpmate" (Genesis 2:18).

Court Strikes Down Discriminatory "Defense of Marriage Act"

The month of February has been a good one for those of us who believe that all Americans deserve the equal protection of the law.

Reform Movement Welcomes 2nd Circuit's Ruling on DOMA

October 19, 2012

Rabbi Saperstein: "We oppose DOMA because of our unequivocal support for equal rights for all people, including the right to a civil marriage license, reflecting our understanding that the stamp of the Divine is present in each and every human being."

Appeals Court Strikes Down Proposition 8