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Approval Ratings Drop for Senators Who Opposed Background Checks

Fresh Updates from RAC » Gun Control   |   May 7, 2013 12:00 AM
The polling numbers are out, and for those Senators who “stood idly by the blood of [their] neighbors” (Leivitcus 19:16) and opposed the Manchin-Toomey amendment to expand background checks, those numbers aren’t looking very good. Americans are demanding that Congress take action, and are not taking “no” for an answer. Last month, the Senate failed [...]

Congressman Nadler (D-NY) Speaks on Need to Stop Gun Violence

Fresh Updates from RAC » Gun Control   |   Apr 30, 2013 12:00 AM
Last week, Congressman Jerry Nadler (D-NY) spoke to attendees at the RAC’s Consultation on Conscience about the urgent need to stop gun violence. Yesterday, Congressman Nadler took this important message back to his district by speaking at Stephen Wise Free Synagogue. We are thankful for the important work of Congressman Nadler in advancing this important [...]

The Jewish View on Weapons

Fresh Updates from RAC » Gun Control   |   Apr 29, 2013 12:00 AM
This article appeared in Tablet Magazine on December 19, 2012. The tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School has sparked passionate debate about whether or not we need stricter gun-control laws in this country—and the Jewish community is no exception. For every organization like the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, which aggressively advocates for strict [...]

It is imperative that Congress expand background checks to cover all commercial sales, including gun shows and classifieds.
Jewish tradition emphasizes the sanctity and primary value of human life.
Common sense gun control legislation has not passed since 1994 when the Brady Act mandated a five-day waiting period on most handgun purchases.

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To learn more, contact RAC Legislative Assistant Mikey Pasek or visit the following websites:

Brady Campaign
Chaired by Sarah Brady; up-to-date website with information about gun control efforts on the national and state levels.
(202) 898-0792

Coalition to Stop Gun Violence
A leading gun control organization; current and thorough website with news, statistics, and ratings of your elected representatives on gun control issues.
(202) 530-0340

Violence Policy Center
Leading think-tank on guns, gun manufacturing, gun control legislation, gun litigation, & more.
(202) 882-8200




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Anti-Gun Violence Coalition

Series of events about gun violence in advance of a local NRA convention.

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Initiative to educate community about issues of gun control, safety measures and awareness.

Interfaith Initiative Against Gun Violence

The synagogue worked with other inter-faith religious groups to educate and speak out about gun control.
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