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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
Article Senate Passage of Fair Sentencing Act a Step Toward Justice 03/19/10
Article Reform Movement Welcomes Bill to Increase Funding for Child Nutrition Programs 03/18/10
Article Pelavin Named New Director of Commission on Social Action of Reform Judaism 03/11/10
Article Saperstein Praises Momentum Toward Johnsen Confirmation 03/04/10
Article Reform Movement Applauds President's Remarks on the Urgency of Health Insurance Reform 03/04/10
Article Reform Jewish Movement Denounces Farrakhan’s Anti-Semitic Rhetoric 03/03/10
Article Reform Jewish Leaders, Activists Urge Congress to Advance Health Reform Bill 02/24/10
Article Reform Movement to Senate: Help Those Struggling with Recession 02/22/10
Article Saperstein to McConnell: Denounce Pogrom Analogies 02/19/10
Article Reform Movement Rebukes Iran’s Violent Tactics and Nuclear Pursuit 02/12/10
Article Reform Movement Condemns Attacks against New Israel Fund 02/03/10
Article Repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Long Overdue 02/03/10
Article Proposed Federal Budget Freeze is Cause for Concern 01/26/10
Article Reform Movement Observes 37th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade 01/22/10
Article Reform Movement Reiterates Support for OLC Nominee Dawn Johnsen 01/21/10
Article Reform Jewish Movement Supports Immigration Leniency for Haitians in the US 01/15/10
Article Reform Movement Leader Marks Anniversary of Sudan Peace Agreement, Urges Fair Elections 01/08/10
Article Reform Movement Condemns Iranian Regime for Violence Against Protesters 12/28/09
Article Lauding Senate Passage, Reform Jewish Movement Urges Conferees to Ensure Healthy Future for All 12/24/09
Article Emerging Copenhagen Accord Inspires Hope for Global Climate Action 12/21/09
Article Senate Health Care Vote Signifies Progress, but Bill Lacks Key Elements 12/21/09
Article Reform Movement Applauds Bipartisan House Vote for Targeted Iran Sanctions 12/15/09
Article Saperstein Joins Senators, Faith Leaders in Support of Health Insurance Reform 12/15/09
Article Reform Leader Calls Upon Congress to Pass Targeted Iran Sanctions Legislation 12/10/09
Article Faith Summit Highlights Critical Link Between Federal Judiciary and Religious Values 12/09/09
Article Reform Leader Commends Senate Defeat of Anti-Choice Amendment 12/08/09
Article Following EPA Finding, Reform Movement Calls for Action on Crucial Day in Climate Fight 12/07/09
Article Rabbi Saperstein Gives Keynote Address at Global Interreligious Conference 12/03/09
Article Reform Jewish Voice of NY Condemns State's Failure to Grant Marriage Equality 12/02/09
Article On World AIDS Day, Reform Jewish Leader Calls for Increased Access to Treatment 12/01/09
Article Reform Movement Condemns Iran’s Disregard for International Diplomacy 11/30/09
Article Senate Health Care Bill Must Protect Women's Reproductive Health 11/18/09
Article Reform Jewish Leader Calls on Rev. Robertson to Retract Anti-Islamic Remarks 11/16/09
Article Reform Jewish Movement Welcomes Passage of Health Care Bill, Expresses Concerns about Anti-Choice Provisions 11/08/09
Article Union for Reform Judaism Endorses Health Care Bill 11/04/09
Article Reports of Lockerbie Bomber’s Death Provide Reminder of Terrorism 10/30/09
Article Reform Movement Hails Passage of Vital Hate Crimes Bill 10/22/09
Article Shift in White House Sudan Policy Signifies Move toward Accountability 10/19/09
Article Anti-Semitic Analogy Prompts Call for Apology from Reform Jewish Leader 10/19/09
Article House Addresses Iranian Threat, Passes Vital Sanctions Legislation 10/14/09
Article Senate Finance Vote a Healthy Step Closer to Insurance Reform 10/13/09
Article Reform Jewish Movement Encouraged by Amendment of Catholic Interfaith Dialogue Principles 10/08/09
Article Reform Movement Hails US Leadership at United Nations 09/24/09
Article Saperstein Testifies in Support of Employment Non-Discrimination Act 09/23/09
Article As UN General Assembly Opens, Reform Movement Urges Action on Climate Change 09/22/09
Article Reform Movement Welcomes President Obama’s meeting with Netanyahu, Abbas 09/21/09
Article Respect for Marriage Act a Welcome Step toward LGBT Equality 09/16/09
Article Reform Movement Welcomes Congressional Leaders’ Remarks on Iran Sanctions 09/10/09
Article On Shalit’s Birthday, Reform Movement Prays for Release 08/28/09
Article Saperstein and Reform Movement Mourn the Loss of Sen. Ted Kennedy 08/26/09
Article Reform Movement Welcomes Appointment of Prosecutor in CIA Cases 08/25/09
Article Reform Movement Applauds Supreme Court Action in Georgia Death Penalty Case 08/18/09
Article JewsForHealthCareReform.org Launches Prior to Faith Call with Obama 08/13/09
Article Reform Jewish Movement Congratulates Justice-designate Sonia Sotomayor 08/06/09
Article At Vigil, DC Jewish Community Condemns Tel Aviv Attack on LGBT Community Center 08/03/09
Article House Committee Vote Marks a Critical Step for Our Nation’s Health 08/03/09
Article Reform Movement Celebrates Signing of Disability Rights Treaty 07/31/09
Article Jewish Clergy Raise Call for U.S. Leadership on Sudan 07/30/09
Article Defeated Gun Amendment Lends Momentum to Gun Control Efforts 07/22/09
Article Reform Jewish Movement Lauds Passage of Hate Crimes Amendment 07/17/09
Article In Letter to Obama, President of Largest Jewish Denomination Reiterates Support for Administration's Middle East Policies 07/16/09
Article Reform Movement Recommends Questions for Sotomayor Hearing 07/10/09
Article A Crucial First Step for our Environment, our Economy, and our Health 06/29/09
Article Reform Movement Commends Report on Prison Rape, Calls for Action 06/29/09
Article Reform Movement Condemns Repressive Violence, Mourns Deaths of Iranian Protesters 06/26/09
Article Hate Crimes Bill Would Give Nation “The Ability to Respond” 06/25/09
Article On Anniversary of Capture, Reform Movement Prays for Release of Gilad Shalit 06/25/09
Article At Interfaith Service, Saperstein Stresses Urgent Need for Health Care Reform 06/24/09
Article Reform Jewish Movement Welcomes Court Decision Preserving Voting Rights 06/22/09
Article This Week Marks Key Turning Point in Health Care Debate 06/19/09
Article Rabbis Across the Globe Join in Fast for Darfur 06/18/09
Article Reform Jewish Movement Responds to 2009 Human Trafficking Report 06/18/09
Article Reform Jewish Movement Calls for Greater Steps Toward Equality 06/17/09
Article In New Policy Statement, Reaction to Netanyahu Speech: Reform Jewish Movement Offers Renewed Support for Middle East Peace Process 06/15/09
Article Saperstein, Messinger Invite Activists, Rabbis to Fast for Darfur 06/15/09
Article Newly Passed Tobacco Bill Will Save Countless Lives 06/11/09
Article Reform Jewish Leader Condemns Rev. Wright’s Hateful Comments 06/11/09
Article Reform Jewish Leader Responds to Shooting at Holocaust Museum 06/10/09
Article Reform Jewish Movement Responds to President Obama’s Cairo Speech 06/04/09
Article Saperstein Calls for Immigration Reform that Keeps Families Together 06/04/09
Article Letter to Doonesbury Artist: Please Be Careful Not to Convey Anti-Semitism 06/01/09
Article Reform Jewish Movement Condemns Act of Violence, Mourns Death of Dr. George Tiller 06/01/09
Article Reform Jewish Movement Saddened by California Prop 8 Decision 05/26/09
Article Reform Movement Responds to Supreme Court Nomination 05/26/09
Article Celebrating an Historic Week for our Environment 05/22/09
Article Jewish Leaders Commend FBI, Police in Thwarting Terror Plot Against NY Synagogues 05/21/09
Article Israeli High Court Decision a Win for Reform Judaism 05/19/09
Article Saperstein Calls For Strong EPA Action on Climate Change 05/18/09
Article NY Court Decision Protects Vital Civil Liberties 05/12/09
Article Letter to Gov. Paterson: Grant Marriage Equality in New York 05/11/09
Article Reform Movement Renews Call to Repeal “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell,” Supports Reinstatement of Arabic Translator 05/08/09
Article President’s Budget Reflects Commitment to Those in Need 05/07/09
Article Reform Movement Supports Confirmation of Dawn Johnsen 05/05/09
Article Reform Movement Hopes Souter Successor Preserves Church/State Separation 05/01/09
Article Saperstein Welcomes Dismissal of AIPAC Case 05/01/09
Article House Passage of Hate Crimes Bill Vital Step Forward for Civil Rights 04/29/09
Article On Equal Pay Day, a Reform Jewish Call to End Wage Discrimination 04/28/09
Article Saperstein Calls to Eliminate Crack-Cocaine Sentencing Disparities 04/28/09
Article Rabbi David Saperstein Arrested with Members of Congress to Protest Suffering in Darfur 04/27/09
Article Consultation on Conscience Focuses on Economic Crisis with Hope for Future 04/24/09


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