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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.

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Press Releases of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism
Press Releases
August 26, 2008
Madonna's Hitler-McCain Analogy Deplorable
August 18, 2008
Rabbi David Saperstein to Give Invocation at Democratic National Convention
August 6, 2008
China’s Decision to Revoke Olympian and Activist’s Visa Disappointing
July 31, 2008
Reform Jewish Movement Celebrates House Passage of Tobacco Regulation Bill
July 30, 2008
Reform Jewish Leader Welcomes Affordable Housing Trust Fund
July 17, 2008
Reform Jewish Leader Commends Senate Passage of Landmark Global AIDS Bill, Expresses Concern Over Key Prevention Provisions
July 16, 2008
Reform Jewish Movement Grieves with Israel as Remains of Kidnapped Soldiers are Returned
July 11, 2008
International Criminal Court Indictments an Important Step Toward Justice In Sudan: Reform Jewish Leader
Reform Movement Joins Broad Coalition Expressing Concern about the Faith Based Initiative
July 10, 2008
Alarmed By Iranian Missile Test Jewish Leader Renews Call for Targeted Divestment
June 26, 2008
Reform Jewish Leader Disappointed By Supreme Court Ruling in DC Gun Ban Case
June 25, 2008
House Passage of Disability Legislation Reflects Commitment to Equality
June 24, 2008
Reform Jewish Movement Lauds Appeals Court Decision to Keep AIPAC Staff Trial Open to the Public
June 23, 2008
Reform Jewish Leader Applauds Passage of Farm Bill Reauthorization
June 18, 2008
Largest Jewish Movement Cautiously Welcomes New Developments in Path Toward Peace in Middle East
June 12, 2008
Highest Court Protects the Right of Habeas Corpus: Reform Jewish Leader
June 10, 2008
International Reform Jewish Movement Retains U.N. Accreditation
June 6, 2008
Reform Jewish Leader Criticizes Senate’s Failure on Climate Legislation
June 4, 2008
Reform Jewish Leader Issues Support for Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Resolution
May 30, 2008
Reform Jewish Movement Welcomes New York's Steps Toward Marriage Equality
May 23, 2008
Reform Jewish Leader Celebrates the Enactment of the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act
May 22, 2008
Saperstein Commends McCain's Repudiation of Hagee
May 21, 2008
Hagee Quoted as Blaming Jews for Holocaust: Yoffie’s Letter Calls for Explanation
Rabbi David Saperstein Addresses Poverty and Climate Change at Senate Event
May 20, 2008
Burning of Bibles a Desecration of Jewish State’s Values
May 19, 2008
Farm Bill Eases Burden on Poor, President Bush Must Sign It
May 15, 2008
Justice for California Gay Community in Today's Ruling
May 14, 2008
Reform Jewish Movement Commemorates Endangered Species Day, Condemns Border Fence Plans Threatening Biological diversity in the Southwest
May 12, 2008
Reform Jewish Leader Urges Passage of Farm Bill
May 8, 2008
Help the People of Burma: Reform Jewish Leader
May 5, 2008
Interfaith Cooperation Defeats Anti-Israel Resolution at United Methodist Church Convention
April 30, 2008
SAVE Act "fatally flawed," says Reform Jewish Leader
April 28, 2008
Reform Jewish Leader Celebrates Cover the Uninsured Week
April 22, 2008
Reform Jewish Movement Observes 39th Annual International Earth Day
April 18, 2008
Supreme Court Misguided on Lethal Injection Ruling: Reform Jewish Leader
April 15, 2008
Boycott Opening Ceremonies in Beijing, Reform Jewish Leaders Urge
April 10, 2008
Reform Jewish Leader Lauds Bush’s Signing of Bill to Aid Ex-Offenders
April 2, 2008
Reform Jewish Leader Welcomes New Global AIDS Bill, Calls on Senate to Fix Shortcomings
March 27, 2008
Reform Jewish Movement Urges Senate Opposition to Honaker Nomination
March 25, 2008
4,000 and Counting: Reform Jewish Movement Mourns Continuing Loss of Life in Iraq
March 21, 2008
Reform Jews Take to Trenton
March 13, 2008
Senator Howard Metzenbaum: Devoted Senator, Reform Jewish Leader, Tireless Fighter for Social Justice
March 11, 2008
Campaign is No Place to Spread Hate: Reform Jewish Leader
March 7, 2008
Reform Jewish Leader Hails House Passage of Mental Health Parity Bill
March 6, 2008
Reform Jewish Movement Mourns Lives Lost in Jerusalem Attack
March 5, 2008
Reform Jewish Movement calls on Congress to Make Women’s Health a Priority
March 3, 2008
American Jewish Leaders Welcome Letter from the Muslim Community Calling for Dialogue and Understanding
February 28, 2008
A Tragic, Senseless and All Too Foreseeable Death: Rabbi Yoffie Calls for International Pressure to End Rocket Attacks on Sderot
February 27, 2008
Faith Based Organizations Call on House Committee to Support Effective HIV Prevention Strategies, Drop Abstinence Earmark
February 14, 2008
Steven Spielberg Applauded by Reform Jewish Leader
Torture is Not an American Value: Reform Jewish Leader Hails Senate Vote Opposing Torture, Calls on President to Sign Bill into Law
February 11, 2008
Lantos' Legacy: A Stronger, Better America
Reform Jewish Leader Encourages Members to Attend Hearing on the Workplace Religious Freedom Act
February 7, 2008
Jewish Coalition Mobilizes for Restoration of Rights for Americans with Disabilities
February 5, 2008
Doing Less with Less: Reform Jewish Leader Troubled by President’s Budget
January 31, 2008
Congress Must Safeguard Civil Liberties: Reform Jewish Leader
January 30, 2008
Reform Jewish Movement Calls on Senate to Restore Protections Against Pay Discrimination
January 22, 2008
Reform Jewish Leader Commemorates the 35th Anniversary of Roe V. Wade Supreme Court Decision
Reform Jewish Movement Unveils New “Iran Advocacy Toolkit,” Provides Resources for Personal, State and Federal Divestment
January 16, 2008
Reform Jewish Leader Joins Jewish Community Letter Criticizing Attacks on Senator Obama
January 15, 2008
Reform Jewish Leader Applauds New Jersey Action to Divest from Iran
January 11, 2008
Reform Jewish Movement Adopts Resolution in Support of Comprehensive Immigration Reform
January 9, 2008
Reform Jewish Leader Praises Enactment of Sudan Divestment Bill
December 10, 2007
Reform Jewish Leader Speaks at Chinese Embassy as Part of Torch Relay for Darfur
December 6, 2007
Reform Jewish Leader Encouraged By Court’s Stay of Execution; Renews Call for Abolition of Capital Punishment
December 4, 2007
Reform Jewish Leader Responds to Court of Appeals Ruling on Prisoner’s Religious Rights
November 30, 2007
Reform Jewish Movement Observes World AIDS Day; Renews Call to Reverse Global HIV/AIDS Trend
November 26, 2007
Largest Movement in North American Jewry Welcomes Annapolis Peace Talks
November 16, 2007
Reform Jewish Leader Applauds Passage of Head Start Reauthorization
November 7, 2007
Reform Jewish Leader Applauds Enactment of the Veterans Suicide Prevention Act
October 30, 2007
Reform Jewish Leader Calls on House to Pass Transgender Inclusive Non-Discrimination Act
October 26, 2007
Reform Jewish Leader Praises House Passage of Revised Children’s Health Care Bill
October 19, 2007
Reform Jewish Leader Saddened By House Failure to Override SCHIP Veto; Urges Swift Reauthorization
October 11, 2007
Reform Jewish Leader Recognizes International Mental Health Day
October 10, 2007
Reform Jewish Leader Urges Congressional Override of SCHIP Veto
October 9, 2007
Reform Jewish Leader Raises Concern over Reauthorization of Warrantless Wiretapping
October 1, 2007
Reform Jewish Leader Sends a Letter to the President Urging Him to Reauthorize SCHIP
September 28, 2007
Reform Jewish Leader Addresses Senate Press Conference on SCHIP
September 26, 2007
Reform Jewish Leader Supports Pro-Democracy Protests in Myanmar
September 24, 2007
Brickner Advisory Board Chosen
September 21, 2007
Reform Jewish Leader Decries Continued Senate Stalemate on Timetable for Iraq
September 20, 2007
Reform Jewish Leader Hails Senate Passage of Mental Health Parity Bill
September 18, 2007
Saperstein Joins Faith and Congressional Figures in Food Stamp Challenge
September 12, 2007
Reform Jewish Leader Calls On Bureau of Prisons to Explain Removal of Religious Books
September 10, 2007
Reform Movement Commends Senate Lifting of Family Planning "Global Gag Rule"
September 7, 2007
Reform Jewish Leader Applauds Court Ruling Against Elements of the Patriot Act
September 5, 2007
Reform Jewish Leader Condemns Latest Attacks on Israeli Citizens
August 29, 2007
Commemorating Katrina: Reform Jewish Movement Calls for More Reconstruction
August 28, 2007
Reform Jewish Leader Denounces Rabbi Yosef's Remarks
August 21, 2007
Reform Jewish Leader Condemns Bombing of Iraqi Yazidis
August 2, 2007
Reform Jewish Leader Urges Senate Passage of Children’s Health Bill
August 1, 2007
Reform Jewish Leader Welcomes UN Resolution 1769, Urges Immediate Deployment of Peacekeeping Force to Darfur
July 31, 2007
Darfur Divestment Legislation Lauded by Reform Jewish Movement
July 13, 2007
Reform Movement Mourns Loss of Great Social Justice Advocate Kobacker
July 2, 2007
Reform Movement Applauds Supreme Court Reversal on Guantanamo Detainees
June 28, 2007
International Progressive Jewish Leadership Applauds Appointment of Former Prime Minister Tony Blair as Middle East Envoy
Reform Jewish Movement Disappointed by Supreme Court Ruling on School Integration, Commends Ruling on Death Penalty
June 26, 2007
Reform Jewish Movement Applauds House Support for International Family Planning Programs
Reform Jewish Movement responds to Supreme Court Decisions
June 22, 2007
Reform Jewish Leader Responds to Passage of Senate Energy Bill
June 21, 2007
Reform Jewish Movement Commends NYS Assembly Vote to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
June 20, 2007
Reform Jewish Movement Criticizes Bush Veto of Stem Cell Bill
June 19, 2007
Reform Jewish Movement Joins in “Day of Action” to Restore Law and Justice
June 15, 2007
Reform Movement Calls on Senate to Strengthen Energy Bill
June 13, 2007
Reform Movement Leader Condemns British Union Vote on Israeli Boycott
June 12, 2007
Reform Jewish Leader Condemns Attacks on Israeli Civilians
June 8, 2007
Reform Jewish Movement Responds to Senate’s Failure to Complete Immigration Reform Legislation
June 7, 2007
Reform Jewish Movement Applauds House Passage of Bill Advancing Embryonic Stem Cell Research
Statement of Rabbi David Saperstein before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee
June 5, 2007
Reform Jewish Movement Joins in Launch of ‘Clergy Against Hate’
June 4, 2007
Reform Jewish Movement Expands Popular Interreligious Dialogue Program
May 29, 2007
Jewish Leader Praises Bush Administration’s Action on Darfur
May 21, 2007
Reform Jewish Leader Responds to Senate Compromise on Immigration
Reform Jewish Movement and COEJL/JCPA Launch New Environmental Initiative:  “Conservation Conversations: Invite Your Elected Official to Synagogue”
May 11, 2007
Reform Jewish Leader Applauds Maryland’s State Wide Living Wage Ordinance
May 4, 2007
Reform Jewish Movement Praises House Passage of Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act
April 30, 2007
Reform Jewish Movement Adopts New Resolution on Divestment from Sudan, Urges Secretary Rice to Begin Implementation of “Plan B” Sanctions, Offers New Resources for Congregations
April 26, 2007
Reform Jewish Leader Urges Support for Supplemental Timetable for Troop Withdrawal from Iraq
April 23, 2007
Religious Action Center denounces Rabbi Mordechai Eliyahu’s comments against Reform Jewry
April 20, 2007
Reform Jewish Leader Commends House of Representatives Vote in Favor of DC Voting Rights, Urges Speedy Action by Senate
April 18, 2007
Reform Jewish Leader Condemns Today's Supreme Court Ruling on Late Term Abortions
April 16, 2007
Secretary of State Albright calls for Permanent “Special Envoy to the Middle East” - Former Secretary Opens Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism’s Consultation on Conscience
April 12, 2007
Reform Jewish Movement Holds Major Public Policy Conference In Washington
March 28, 2007
Reform Jewish Leader Commends Senate Vote on Timetable for Withdrawal of Troops from Iraq
March 8, 2007
Reform Jewish Leader Joins Other Religious Leaders to Call for an Expansion on Children’s Health Coverage
Reform Jewish Movement Observes International Women's Day
February 28, 2007
Reform Jewish Leader Commends Governor on Repeal of Death Penalty
February 5, 2007
Reform Jewish Leader Praises Creation of Human Trafficking Unit in Justice Department
February 1, 2007
Reform Jewish Leader Welcomes Senate Passage of Minimum Wage Increase
January 30, 2007
Reform Jewish Leader Commends Choice of Ghanian Leader To Head AU
January 29, 2007
Reform Jewish Leader Condemns Eilat Suicide Bombing
January 25, 2007
Religious Leaders Join in Call for Honesty and Civility in Politics
January 22, 2007
Reform Jewish Leader Honors the 34th Anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court Decision
January 11, 2007
450+ Rabbis, Rabbinical Students Call for Federal Minimum Wage Hike
Religious Communities Unite to Encourage Congress to Boost Minimum Wage
Union for Reform Judaism Disappointed by President’s Speech Citing Failure to Provide an Exit Strategy
January 10, 2007
Reform Jewish Movement Leadership Advocates on Capitol Hill
January 2, 2007
Reform Jewish Leader Mourns Passing of Former President Ford
December 21, 2006
Reform Jewish Leader Criticizes Rep. Goode’s Remarks about Muslim Community
December 14, 2006
Jewish, Christian, and Muslim Leaders Urge Administration And New Congress to Make Arab-Israeli-Palestinian Peace a Priority
December 12, 2006
Reform Jewish Leader Condemns Iranian Gathering of Holocaust Deniers
December 4, 2006
A Joint Statement by Leaders of American Jewish Religious Movements and the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
Reform Jewish Leader Supports First Muslim Member of Congress’ Right to Take Oath of Office Using Koran
December 1, 2006
Reform Jewish Leader Mourns AIDS Deaths and Calls for Comprehensive HIV/AIDS Prevention
November 20, 2006
Reform Jewish Leader Expresses Hope for Joint United Nations-African Union Peace Force in Darfur
November 6, 2006
Reform Jewish Movement Observes International Day of Climate Action
November 1, 2006
Reform Jewish Movement Saddened By Loss of Albert E. Arent
October 25, 2006
Reform Jewish Leader Decries Planned Termination of Iraq Reconstruction Oversight Authority
Reform Jewish Leader Hails New Jersey Supreme Court Case Requiring Equal Rights for Same Sex Couples
October 17, 2006
Reform Jewish Movement Joins With Synagogues to Discuss Legal Election Limits
October 11, 2006
Reform Jewish Movement Joins Amicus Brief in School Integration Case
October 9, 2006
Reform Jewish Movement Observes International Mental Health Day
October 5, 2006
Reform Jewish Leader Applauds Attorney General for Increased Funding to Combat Human Trafficking
October 4, 2006
Reform Jewish Leader Blasts Family Research Council’s Statement on Homosexuality and Child Molestation
September 29, 2006
Reform Jewish Leader Commends Passage of Both Funding for Darfur Peacekeeping and the Darfur Peace and Accountability Act
Reform Jewish Leader Responds to Passage of Military Tribunals Bill
September 27, 2006
Reform Jewish Leader Responds to House Attack on Establishment Clause
September 26, 2006
Reform Jewish Leader Calls for Just and Humane Immigration Reform
September 22, 2006
Reform Jewish Leader Disappointed by Lack of Action in President’s Climate Change Initiative
September 20, 2006
Reform Jewish Leader Applauds President Bush's Meeting with President Abbas; Urges Renewed Involvement in Peace Talks
Reform Jewish Leader Urges Removal of Proselytizing Provision in Defense Bill
September 19, 2006
Reform Jewish Leader Welcomes President’s Appointment of Special Envoy to Khartoum
September 15, 2006
Reform Jewish Leader Calls on Senate to Reject Military Commissions Act
Reform Jewish Leader Responds to House Passage of Border Fence Legislation
August 29, 2006
Commemorating Katrina: Reform Jewish Movement Calls for More Reconstruction
August 25, 2006
Reform Jewish Leader Welcomes Dispatch of U.S. Envoy to Khartoum
August 24, 2006
Reform Jewish Movement Hails FDA Approval of Over-the-Counter Emergency Contraception
July 26, 2006
Reform Jewish Leader Decries Passage of Child Custody Protection Act
July 20, 2006
Reform Jewish Leader Condemns House Passage of Court-Stripping Bill
Reform Jewish Leader Expresses Support for United States-North Korea Policy Approach that Protects International Security and Human Rights
July 19, 2006
Reform Jewish Leader Applauds Senate Passage of Embryonic Stem Cell Legislation
July 18, 2006
Reform Jewish Leader Praises House Defeat of Federal Marriage Amendment
July 13, 2006
Reform Jewish Leader Applauds House Passage of Voting Rights Act
Reform Jewish Leader Urges Senate to Support Crucial Stem Cell Legislation H.R. 810
July 6, 2006
Reform Jewish Leader Responds to New York Court of Appeals Ruling on Same Sex Marriage
Reform Jewish Movement Launches “Blue Helmet Campaign” to Combat Crisis in Darfur
June 29, 2006
Reform Jewish Leader Speaks at Minimum Wage Press Conference Alongside Top Senators
June 28, 2006
Reform Jewish Leader Applauds Senate Rejection of Constitutional Amendment Weakening First Amendment Rights
Union for Reform Judaism Joins INMEX: Speaks at Launch
June 26, 2006
Reform Jewish Leader Disappointed in Supreme Court Decision on Campaign Finance Reform
June 23, 2006
Reform Jewish Leader Criticizes Delay on Critical Civil Rights Legislation; Urges Swift Consideration of Voting Rights Act Reauthorization
Reform Jewish Leader Hails Inclusion of Magen David Adom in International Red Cross
Reform Jewish Movement Coordinates Interfaith Letter on “Warrantless Wiretapping”
June 21, 2006
Divestment ‘Replaced’: Reform Jewish Movement Welcomes New Presbyterian ‘Overture’
June 20, 2006
Presbyterians Poised to Replace Divestment Language: Reform Jewish Movement Applauds
June 13, 2006
Reform Jewish Leader Applauds Release of New York Times Ad Opposing Torture
June 7, 2006
Reform Jewish Movement Applauds Senate Defeat of Discriminatory Marriage Amendment
June 6, 2006
Reform Jewish Leader Reacts to President’s Endorsement of the Federal Marriage Amendment; Calls on Senate to “Overwhelmingly Reject” Amendment
May 26, 2006
New Reform Jewish Movement Web Resource Facilitates Action on Climate Crisis
Reform Jewish Leader Responds to Senate Vote on Comprehensive Immigration Reform
May 23, 2006
Reform Jewish Leader Marks One-Year Anniversary of House Passage of Stem Cell Legislation and Calls on Senator Frist for Further Action
May 19, 2006
Reform Jewish Leader Reacts to Reported Iranian Parliament Vote Requiring Non-Muslims to Wear Badges
Reform Jewish Movement Urges Senate to Oppose Federal Marriage Amendment
May 17, 2006
Reform Jewish Leader Condemns Recent Violations by Air Force Major General
Reform Jewish Leader Urges Committee to Support Congressional Representation for Washington, D.C. Residents
May 9, 2006
Reform Jewish Movement Urges Congress to Extend Deadline to Sign Up for Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage
May 5, 2006
Reform Jewish Leader Responds to Signing of Darfur Peace Agreement
May 2, 2006
Reform Jewish Movement Launches “30 Days For Darfur” Campaign with www.30daysfordarfur.org
April 30, 2006
Reform Jewish Leader Addresses Tens of Thousands at Save Darfur Rally
April 28, 2006
Reform Jewish Leader Arrested at Sudanese Embassy
April 21, 2006
Reform Jewish Movement Observes International Earth Day
April 20, 2006
Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism Launches Online “Videocast” to Raise Awareness on Urgent Public Policy Concerns
April 18, 2006
Reform Jewish Leader Condemns Inter-religious Violence in Egypt
Reform Jewish Leader Reacts To Tel Aviv Terror Attack
April 10, 2006
Statement by Rabbi Scott Sperling, Director, Union for Reform Judaism’s Mid-Atlantic Regional Council,at a Rally as Part of the National Day of Action for Immigrant Justice
April 6, 2006
Reform Jewish Movement Applauds House Passage of Darfur Peace and Accountability Act
March 31, 2006
Reform Jewish Leader Applauds Steps Toward Comprehensive Immigration Reform, More Work Needed
March 28, 2006
Reform Jewish Leader Commends Afghan Court’s Decision to Drop Capital Case Against Man Who Converted to Christianity
March 14, 2006
Rabbis Demonstrate at UN to Urge Action on Darfur
March 13, 2006
Reform Jewish Leader Urges Congress to Approve $19.8 Billion to Rebuild Gulf Coast
March 8, 2006
Reform Jewish Movement Marks International Women’s Day
Reform Jewish Leader Responds to House Passage of the Patriot Act Reauthorization Bill
March 3, 2006
Reform Jewish Movement Announces Plans for the Save Darfur: Rally to Stop Genocide on April 30th in Washington, DC
March 1, 2006
Statement by Rabbi Scott Sperling, Director of the Union for Reform Judaism’s Mid-Atlantic Regional Council, at an Interfaith Press Conference in Support of Comprehensive Immigration Reform
February 21, 2006
Reform Jewish Leader Praises Supreme Court Decision Protecting Religious Freedom
Reform Jewish Leader Welcomes President Bush’s Call for Action on Darfur
February 17, 2006
Reform Jewish Leader Urges Full Investigation of Treatment of U.S. Detainees
February 16, 2006
Reform Jewish Leader Commends Ohio Board of Education’s Decision to Eliminate Language that Questions the Theory of Evolution
Reform Jewish Leader Condemns Alabama Church Burnings
February 14, 2006
Reform Jewish Leader Urges House Adoption of Resolution Restricting Aid to Palestinian Terrorist Organizations
February 9, 2006
U.S. Air Force Commended for its Guidelines on Religious Exercise
February 7, 2006
Reform Jewish Leader Responds to President Bush’s Budget
February 1, 2006
Reform Jewish Leaders’ Analysis of 2006 State of the Union Address
Reform Jewish Movement Disappointed With House Passage of Budget Reconciliation Harming Low-Income Americans
January 31, 2006
Reform Jewish Leader Mourns the Loss of Civil Rights Leader
Reform Jewish Leader Responds to the Senate’s Confirmation of Judge Samuel Alito Jr.
January 26, 2006
Reform Jewish Leader Urges House of Representatives to Reject Budget Cuts that Target the Poor
January 24, 2006
Reform Jewish Movement Urges Senate Opposition to Alito Nomination
January 22, 2006
Reform Jewish Leader Commemorates the 33rd Anniversary of Roe V. Wade Supreme Court Decision
January 19, 2006
Reform Jewish Leader Condemns Bombing in Tel Aviv
January 17, 2006
Reform Jewish Leader Responds to New Orleans Mayor Comments Linking God and Destruction from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita
January 9, 2006
Religious Action Center Transmits “Ask Judge Alito Questions” to Senate Judiciary Committee
January 6, 2006
Reform Jewish Leader Condemns Pat Robertson Statements Concerning Prime Minister Sharon
January 5, 2006
Reform Jewish Leader Commends Florida Supreme Court’s Decision to Strike Down School Vouchers
December 21, 2005
Reform Jewish Leader Expresses Support for Senate Stand on Behalf of Civil Liberties
Reform Jewish Movement Slams Passage of Budget Cuts Harming Low-Income Americans
December 20, 2005
Reform Jewish Leader Applauds Court Ruling in Intelligent Design Case
December 19, 2005
Reform Jewish Leader Expresses Concerns over Domestic Surveillance
December 16, 2005
Reform Jewish Leader Commends Compromise on Detainee Treatment
Reform Jewish Leader Condemns Latest Anti-Semitic Statement Made by Iranian President
December 8, 2005
Reform Jewish Movement Reacts to Latest Outrage Made by Iranian President
December 6, 2005
Reform Jews Across the Country Participate in National Call-In Day for Darfur
December 2, 2005
Reform Jewish Leader Reacts to 1,000th Execution
November 30, 2005
Reform Jewish Leader Calls for More Resources to Fight HIV/AIDS
November 14, 2005
The Commission on Social Action of Reform Judaism Applauds the Leadership of Texas Reform Movement in the Fight Against the Legalization of Bigotry
November 9, 2005
Reform Jewish Movement Responds to Yesterday’s Gay Rights Ballot Questions in Texas and Maine
November 4, 2005
Reform Jewish Movement Responds to Senate Passage of Reconciliation Package; Urges House to Reject Irresponsible Budget Plan
November 3, 2005
Statement by Rabbi David Saperstein, Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, at Religious Leaders Press Conference Condemning U.S. Budget Slashing That Hurts the Poor
November 1, 2005
Minnesota Rabbis Join with Reform Jewish Movement in Urging Senator Coleman to Oppose Budget Cuts
October 31, 2005
Op-Ed: "Visit to Darfur Camps Brings Home the Need for Community to Get Active", by Rabbi David Saperstein, Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism
Reform Jewish Leader Responds to Supreme Court Nomination of Judge Samuel Alito Jr.
October 26, 2005
Reform Jewish Movement Mourns the Passing of Civil Rights Leader
Reform Jewish Movement Opposes FDA Obstruction of Over the Counter Emergency Contraception
October 17, 2005
Reform Jewish Leaders Urge House Leaders to Oppose Legal Immunity for the Gun Industry
October 12, 2005
Reform Jewish Leader Calls on U.N. Ambassador John Bolton to Clarify his Decision to Block a Security Council Briefing on Darfur
Reform Jewish Leader Commends the President and the Senate on their Leadership against Human Trafficking
October 6, 2005
Reform Jewish Leader Commends Senate Vote Opposing Torture
October 3, 2005
Reform Jewish Leader Responds to Supreme Court Nomination of Harriet Miers
September 29, 2005
Reform Jewish Leader Responds to Senate Confirmation of Judge Roberts
September 22, 2005
Reform Jewish Leader Condemns House Vote in Favor of Religious Discrimination
Reform Jewish Leader Seeks Clarification from FEMA Regarding News Report of Removal of Katrina’s Victims' Bodies Being Delayed for “Blessing”
September 20, 2005
Reform Jewish Leader Condemns Government-Funded Discrimination in Head Start
September 15, 2005
Reform Jewish Movement Issues Letter of Strong Concern Regarding Judge Roberts to Senate
September 7, 2005
Reform Jewish Leader Condemns Despicable Statement on Hurricane Katrina by Rabbinic Leader of Shas Movement in Israel
Reform Jewish Movement Applauds California Assembly Ruling on Same Sex Marriage
September 4, 2005
Reform Jewish Leader Responds to Passing of Supreme Court Chief Justice William Rehnquist
September 2, 2005
Reform Jewish Movement Suggest Questions for Judge Roberts to the Judiciary Committee
August 29, 2005
Reform Jewish Leader Welcomes New Air Force Guidelines on Religion; Cites Rumsfeld Support for Other Branches to Adopt Guidelines
August 5, 2005
Reform Jewish Leader Condemns Dobson’s Comparison of Stem Cell Research and Nazi Experimentation
August 4, 2005
Reform Jewish Leader Condemns Terrorist Killings of Israeli Arabs
August 1, 2005
Reform Jewish Leader Hails Majority Leader Frist’s Support for Embryonic Stem Cell Research
July 27, 2005
Religious Action Center Launches "Ask Judge Roberts" Campaign
July 26, 2005
Reform Jewish Movement Marks 15th Anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act
July 19, 2005
Reform Jewish Leader Reacts to Roberts Nomination
July 13, 2005
Reform Jewish Movement Condemns Terrorist Attack at Netanya Shopping Mall
July 8, 2005
Reform Jewish Movement Taps Rabbi Lynne Landsberg as Disability Issues Liaison
July 1, 2005
Reform Jewish Leader Responds to Retirement of Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor
June 27, 2005
Reform Jewish Movement Commends the Supreme Court's Preservation of the Separation of Church and State in Ten Commandments Cases
June 21, 2005
Reform Jewish Leader Applauds Introduction of Legislation Extending Equal Immigration Rights To Same-Sex Couples
June 9, 2005
Reform Jewish Leader Meets with Pope Benedict XVI
Reform Jewish Movement Voices Disappointment at the Confirmation of Janice Rogers Brown and William Pryor
June 8, 2005
Reform Jewish Leader Applauds House Vote Condemning Anti-Semitism
June 2, 2005
Reform Jewish Leader Expresses Concern Over Reports of Religious Proselytizing, Discrimination, and Anti-Semitism at the Air Force Academy
May 31, 2005
Reform Jewish Leader Welcomes Supreme Court’s Unanimous Affirmation of Religious Liberty
May 26, 2005
Reform Jewish Leader Applauds Re-Introduction of Hate Crimes Measure, Urges Swift Passage
May 24, 2005
Reform Jewish Leader Applauds House Passage of Embryonic Stem Cell Legislation
Reform Jewish Movement Responds to Filibuster Compromise
May 18, 2005
Reform Jewish Movement Welcomes the Introduction of the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2005
April 29, 2005
Reform Jewish Leader Criticizes New Congressional 2006 Budget Resolution
April 22, 2005
Religious Leaders Teleconference to Urge Majority Leader Frist Not to Legitimate the Message of “Justice Sunday”
Reform Jewish Movement Celebrates 35th Anniversary of Earth Day
April 21, 2005
Reform Jewish Leader Applauds Senate Leadership on Darfur
April 15, 2005
Reform Jewish Movement Calls on Senator Frist to Repudiate Claim That Judicial Nominees are Victims of a "Filibuster Against Faith"
April 12, 2005
Statement of Rabbi David Saperstein, Director, Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, at a Press Conference Concerning the Real ID Act and its Implication for Victims of Religious Persecution
April 7, 2005
Statement by Rabbi David Saperstein, Director, Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, on the Plight of North Korean Refugees
March 22, 2005
Reform Jewish Leader Praises Secretary Rice’s Statements in Support of Religious Freedom in China
March 17, 2005
Statement by Rabbi David Saperstein, Director, Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, on the Workplace Religious Freedom Act
March 16, 2005
Reform Jewish Movement Outraged by Senate Decision to Support Arctic Drilling
March 4, 2005
Reform Jewish Leader Disappointed by Passage of Bill Sanctioning Federally-Funded Religious Discrimination
February 8, 2005
Reform Jewish Leader Responds to President Bush’s Budget
Reform Jewish Leader Urges President Bush to End the Genocidal Activity in Darfur, Sudan
February 4, 2005
Reform Jewish Leader Applauds New York Ruling That Declares Gay Marriage Ban Unconstitutional
January 28, 2005
Reform Jewish Movement Urges Senate to Further Examine Gonzales’ Record
January 14, 2005
Statement by Rabbi David Saperstein on the Upcoming Challenges for Church-State Separation
January 12, 2005
Reform Jewish Leader Calls on President Bush to Clarify That There Should Be No Religious Tests for Political Office, Including the Office of the United States President
January 7, 2005
Reform Jewish Leader Challenges New Palestinian Leadership to Confront the Culture of Hatred Against Jews and Israel
January 5, 2005
Reform Jewish Movement Urges Judiciary Committee to Question Gonzales’ Record On War on Terror and Other Issues
December 10, 2004
Reform Jewish Leader Commemorates International Human Rights Day
December 3, 2004
Reform Jewish Movement Condemns CBS and NBC for their Refusal to Air the United Church of Christ’s Commercial
December 1, 2004
Reform Jewish Leader Calls for Renewed Commitment to the Fight Against AIDS
November 9, 2004
Reform Jewish Movement Applauds President Bush’s Signing of The Justice For All Act
November 5, 2004
Reform Jewish Leader Decries Worsening Humanitarian Crisis in Sudan
November 1, 2004
Reform Jewish Movement Condemns Today’s Suicide Bombing in Tel Aviv
October 29, 2004
Reform Jewish Movement Promotes “Get Out the Vote” Efforts
October 22, 2004
Reform Jewish Movement Mourns Passing of Marvin Braiterman, Associate Director and Legal Counsel 1966-1973 of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism
October 10, 2004
On Mental Health Day Reform Jewish Movement Calls on Congress to Pass Mental Health Parity Legislation
September 28, 2004
Reform Jewish Movement Urges Members of Congress to Vote Against the Federal Marriage Amendment
September 27, 2004
Reform Jewish Leader Calls on Congress to Pass Clean Reauthorization of TANF Program
September 23, 2004
Reform Jewish Leader Condemns Reverend Jimmy Swaggart’s Comments Concerning Gay Americans
September 9, 2004
Reform Jewish Movement Compliments Secretary Powell on Sudan Statement
Statement by Rabbi David Saperstein, Director, Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, Keeping Dangerous Weapons Off the Streets: Renew The Assault Weapons Ban
August 31, 2004
Reform Jewish Movement Condemns Today’s Acts of Terrorism in Israel
August 3, 2004
Reform Jewish Movement Adopts New Resolution on Israeli Unilateral Withdrawal, Security Barrier; Urges Secretary Powell to Promote Peace Process as Disengagement Unfolds
July 29, 2004
Reform Jewish Leader Demands Increased International Action in Sudan
July 23, 2004
Reform Jewish Leader Applauds Congress' Demand for Action in Sudan
July 22, 2004
Reform Jewish Leader Decries Genocidal Activity in Sudan
Reform Jewish Movement Condemns House Passage of Anti-Gay Court-Stripping Bill
July 19, 2004
Reform Jewish Leader Applauds President Bush on Combating Human Trafficking
Reform Jewish Movement Joins Religious Organizations in Amicus Brief Against the Juvenile Death Penalty
July 14, 2004
Reform Jewish Movement Applauds Senate Defeat of Discriminatory Marriage Amendment
July 13, 2004
More Than 1,000 Clergy Will Send Letter to Senators Urging ‘No’ Vote on Marriage Amendment
July 1, 2004
Reform Jewish Leader Outraged at Bush-Cheney Campaign's Continued Effort to Enlist Houses of Worship in Partisan Politics; Reissues Letter to Synagogues About Acceptable Election-Season Activities
Reform Jewish Movement Celebrates 40th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
June 29, 2004
Statement of Rabbi David Saperstein, Director, Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, at the Sudan Campaign's Demonstration at the Sudan Embassy Calling for Action on the Genocide Threat
June 28, 2004
Reform Jewish Movement Welcomes High Court Rulings on Detention Cases
June 15, 2004
Reform Jewish Movement Hails Senate Adoption of Anti-Hate Crimes Measure
June 3, 2004
Reform Jewish Leader Criticizes Bush-Cheney Campaign for Politicizing Religion and Jeopardizing Houses of Worship
June 1, 2004
Reform Jewish Leader Participates in Interreligious Leadership Meeting with Secretary of State Powell to Discuss Israeli-Palestinian Conflict and Call for Increased U.S. Leadership
Reform Jewish Leader Praises Federal Court Ruling Declaring Abortion Ban Unconstitutional
May 24, 2004
Reform Jewish Movement Criticizes House of Representatives' Budget that Does Not Meet Needs of Average Americans
May 19, 2004
Reform Jewish Movement Condemns Murder of American Nicholas Berg
May 18, 2004
Reform Jewish Leader Applauds High Court Decision to Uphold Rights of People with Disabilities
May 17, 2004
Reform Jewish Movement Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Brown v. Board Of Education
May 7, 2004
Reform Jewish Leader Denounces FDA Decision to Restrict the Availability of Emergency Contraception
Reform Jewish Movement Condemns Abuse of Iraqi Prisoners; Calls for Full and Swift Accountability
April 30, 2004
Reform Jewish Movement Welcomes the Introduction of the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2004