Judaism teaches that helping fellow human beings in need, tzedakah, is not simply a matter of charity, but of responsibility, righteousness, and justice.
The Reform Movement has always acted upon fundamental Jewish ideals by advocating for children, the poor, disenfranchised, the elderly, the sick, the disabled and the "stranger among us."
The current recession that began in late 2007 is the worst economic downturn in the post-war era.
Legislation affecting economic justice issues in the 111th Congress
Join a national interfaith week of action to promote green pathways out of poverty.