Religious Action Center

Press Room

The Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism is the Washington office of the Union for Reform Judaism, whose more than 900 congregations across North America encompass 1.5 million Reform Jews, and the Central Conference of American Rabbis whose membership includes more than 1800 Reform rabbis.

This archive contains press releases issued after January 1996. The press releases are in reverse chronological order. To find information on a specific issue, check out our Issues in Focus section, or search the RAC site.

Media Relations Contact the Religious Action Center:
Phone: 202.387.2800
E-mail: news@rac.org

Additional Media Resources:
View articles, speeches, letters, and additional RAC materials
Union for Reform Judaism Online Press Room
What's New in Reform Judaism
Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion News Center Page

Press Releases

A Crucial First Step for our Environment, our Economy, and our Health	06/29/09
Reform Movement Commends Report on Prison Rape, Calls for Action	06/29/09
Reform Movement Condemns Repressive Violence, Mourns Deaths of Iranian Protesters	06/26/09
Hate Crimes Bill Would Give Nation “The Ability to Respond”	06/25/09
On Anniversary of Capture, Reform Movement Prays for Release of Gilad Shalit	06/25/09
At Interfaith Service, Saperstein Stresses Urgent Need for Health Care Reform	06/24/09
Reform Jewish Movement Welcomes Court Decision Preserving Voting Rights	06/22/09
This Week Marks Key Turning Point in Health Care Debate	06/19/09
Rabbis Across the Globe Join in Fast for Darfur	06/18/09
Reform Jewish Movement Responds to 2009 Human Trafficking Report	06/18/09
Reform Jewish Movement Calls for Greater Steps Toward Equality	06/17/09
In New Policy Statement, Reaction to Netanyahu Speech: Reform Jewish Movement Offers Renewed Support for Middle East Peace Process	06/15/09
Saperstein, Messinger Invite Activists, Rabbis to Fast for Darfur	06/15/09
Newly Passed Tobacco Bill Will Save Countless Lives	06/11/09
Reform Jewish Leader Condemns Rev. Wright’s Hateful Comments	06/11/09
Reform Jewish Leader Responds to Shooting at Holocaust Museum	06/10/09
Reform Jewish Movement Responds to President Obama’s Cairo Speech	06/04/09
Saperstein Calls for Immigration Reform that Keeps Families Together	06/04/09
Letter to Doonesbury Artist: Please Be Careful Not to Convey Anti-Semitism	06/01/09
Reform Jewish Movement Condemns Act of Violence, Mourns Death of Dr. George Tiller	06/01/09
Reform Jewish Movement Saddened by California Prop 8 Decision	05/26/09
Reform Movement Responds to Supreme Court Nomination	05/26/09
Celebrating an Historic Week for our Environment	05/22/09
Jewish Leaders Commend FBI, Police in Thwarting Terror Plot Against NY Synagogues	05/21/09
Israeli High Court Decision a Win for Reform Judaism	05/19/09
Saperstein Calls For Strong EPA Action on Climate Change	05/18/09
NY Court Decision Protects Vital Civil Liberties	05/12/09
Letter to Gov. Paterson: Grant Marriage Equality in New York	05/11/09
Reform Movement Renews Call to Repeal “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell,” Supports Reinstatement of Arabic Translator	05/08/09
President’s Budget Reflects Commitment to Those in Need	05/07/09
Reform Movement Supports Confirmation of Dawn Johnsen	05/05/09
Reform Movement Hopes Souter Successor Preserves Church/State Separation	05/01/09
Saperstein Welcomes Dismissal of AIPAC Case	05/01/09
House Passage of Hate Crimes Bill Vital Step Forward for Civil Rights	04/29/09
On Equal Pay Day, a Reform Jewish Call to End Wage Discrimination	04/28/09
Saperstein Calls to Eliminate Crack-Cocaine Sentencing Disparities	04/28/09
Rabbi David Saperstein Arrested with Members of Congress to Protest Suffering in Darfur	04/27/09
Consultation on Conscience Focuses on Economic Crisis with Hope for Future	04/24/09
Coalition Urges House Passage of Hate Crimes Bill	04/23/09
On Earth Day, Reform Jewish Leader Calls for Climate and Energy Action	04/22/09
Reform Movement Welcomes Release of Torture Memos	04/16/09
Rescinding Troubling “Conscience Rule” Vital to Protecting Women’s Health	04/13/09
Vermont Passage of Same-Sex Marriage a Welcome Victory	04/07/09
Landmark Speech Sets Course toward Nuclear Weapons-Free World	04/06/09
Saperstein Calls on House to Combat Hate Crimes	04/06/09
Saperstein to Senate: Take Action on Tobacco Regulation	04/03/09
Reform Movement Hails Advances for Marriage Equality	04/03/09
Draft Climate Legislation Marks Significant Step Forward on Environment	03/31/09
Reform Jewish Movement Praises Amicus Brief on Key Voting Rights Case	03/26/09
Reform Movement to Newspapers: Remove Anti-Semitic Cartoon	03/26/09
Plan B Ruling a Victory for Women’s Health	03/24/09
Reform Movement Lauds Introduction of Disability Rights Bill	03/24/09
Obama’s Signing of UN Statement a Win for LGBT Equality	03/23/09
New Mexico Rabbis Welcome Statewide Repeal of the Death Penalty	03/19/09
Saperstein Joins Members of Congress, Activists in Calling for Aid to Darfur	03/19/09
Air Force Officer’s Action Spurs Concern of Religious Neutrality Violation	03/17/09
A Call to Restore Humanitarian Aid Operations to Sudan	03/13/09
On Anniversary of Tibetan Uprising, a Call to End to Oppression	03/10/09
Reform Jewish Movement Applauds Obama Administration’s Efforts on Middle East Peace	03/09/09
Stem Cell Decision Opens Doors to Life-Saving Research	03/09/09
Reform Jewish Leader Testifies Before EPA on Emissions Standards	03/05/09
Reform Movement Condemns Recent Anti-Semitic Attacks Worldwide	03/03/09
Rocket Attack on Ashkelon School Both Saddening, Troubling	03/02/09
Jewish Leader Applauds U.S.’ Decision to End Durban Conference Participation	02/27/09
Reform Movement Welcomes President's Proposed Investment in Vital Programs	02/27/09
DC Voting Bill "A Basic Issue of Fairness and Justice"	02/24/09
North Dakota 'Personhood' Bill an Affront to Reproductive Rights	02/19/09
Reform Jewish Teens Package 40,000 Kosher Meals for New York Food Bank	02/15/09
Reform Jewish Rabbi Travels to Kenya to Distribute Anti-Malaria Bed Nets	02/13/09
Arrest Warrant for Sudanese President Makes Strong Statement Against Genocide	02/12/09
Saperstein, Faith Leaders Stress Critical Need for Immigration Reform	02/11/09
Pass a Recovery Package that Invests in Our Communities	02/10/09
Saperstein to Serve on Obama’s Advisory Council on Faith-Based Issues	02/05/09
Expansion of Children’s Health Insurance Will Cover 4 Million More Kids	02/04/09
Reform Jewish Leader Commends Global Warming Principles, Calls for Further Action	02/03/09
Reform Jewish Movement Launches New Greening Initiative	01/30/09
New Fair Pay Law Combats Injustice of Wage Discrimination	01/29/09
Children’s Health Bill is an Investment in America’s Future	01/27/09
Vital Stimulus Package Must Also Support Most Vulnerable Communities	01/27/09
Saperstein’s Letter to Obama Addresses an Era of Great Challenge and Opportunity	01/26/09
Reform Movement Welcomes Appointment of Senator Mitchell as Middle East Envoy	01/26/09
Supreme Court Decision Offers Needed Protection Against Sexual Harassment	01/26/09
President Obama’s Repeal of Global Gag Rule a Major Victory for Women’s Rights	01/23/09
Reform Jewish Leader Applauds Presidential Steps to Stop Torture and Close Guantanamo	01/22/09
Unanimous Supreme Court Decision Offers Welcome Protection for Women, Students	01/22/09
Reform Jewish Movement Welcomes Immediate Presidential Engagement in Middle East Peace Process	01/21/09
Saperstein to Speak at National Prayer Service to Conclude Inaugural Activities	01/16/09
Reform Jewish Leader Praises House Passage of Children’s Health Care Bill	01/14/09
Reform Jewish Movement Joins Amicus Brief Challenging Proposition 8	01/13/09
Reform Jewish Leader Calls on Congress to Pass Pay Equity Bills	01/06/09
Activist Helen Suzman Remembered as a “Consistent and Unswerving Opponent of Apartheid”	01/02/09
Jewish Leader Appeals to Bush to Commute Jonathan Pollard’s Sentence to Time Served	12/30/08
Reform Jewish Movement Responds to Gaza Violence	12/27/08
Reform Jewish Movement Opposes Attack on Women's Health	12/19/08
UN Vote Calls Attention to US Absence from Global Fight for Gay Rights	12/19/08
Circuit Court Decision a Step Toward Repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” Jewish Leader Says	12/10/08
Reform Jewish Leader: “The Time to Address Genocide is Before It Happens”	12/09/08
Israel’s Resolve in Hebron Violence Vital to Peace	12/05/08
Israeli PM Olmert Responds to Saperstein Letter	12/05/08
Saperstein Joins Faith Leaders to Promote ONE Sabbath Initiative	12/03/08

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