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.

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Press Releases

Senate Passage of Fair Sentencing Act a Step Toward Justice	03/19/10
Reform Movement Welcomes Bill to Increase Funding for Child Nutrition Programs	03/18/10
Pelavin Named New Director of Commission on Social Action of Reform Judaism	03/11/10
Saperstein Praises Momentum Toward Johnsen Confirmation	03/04/10
Reform Movement Applauds President's Remarks on the Urgency of Health Insurance Reform	03/04/10
Reform Jewish Movement Denounces Farrakhan’s Anti-Semitic Rhetoric	03/03/10
Reform Jewish Leaders, Activists Urge Congress to Advance Health Reform Bill	02/24/10
Reform Movement to Senate: Help Those Struggling with Recession	02/22/10
Saperstein to McConnell: Denounce Pogrom Analogies	02/19/10
Reform Movement Rebukes Iran’s Violent Tactics and Nuclear Pursuit	02/12/10
Reform Movement Condemns Attacks against New Israel Fund	02/03/10
Repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Long Overdue	02/03/10
Proposed Federal Budget Freeze is Cause for Concern	01/26/10
Reform Movement Observes 37th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade	01/22/10
Reform Movement Reiterates Support for OLC Nominee Dawn Johnsen	01/21/10
Reform Jewish Movement Supports Immigration Leniency for Haitians in the US	01/15/10
Reform Movement Leader Marks Anniversary of Sudan Peace Agreement, Urges Fair Elections	01/08/10
Reform Movement Condemns Iranian Regime for Violence Against Protesters	12/28/09
Lauding Senate Passage, Reform Jewish Movement Urges Conferees to Ensure Healthy Future for All	12/24/09
Emerging Copenhagen Accord Inspires Hope for Global Climate Action	12/21/09
Senate Health Care Vote Signifies Progress, but Bill Lacks Key Elements	12/21/09
Reform Movement Applauds Bipartisan House Vote for Targeted Iran Sanctions	12/15/09
Saperstein Joins Senators, Faith Leaders in Support of Health Insurance Reform	12/15/09
Reform Leader Calls Upon Congress to Pass Targeted Iran Sanctions Legislation	12/10/09
Faith Summit Highlights Critical Link Between Federal Judiciary and Religious Values	12/09/09
Reform Leader Commends Senate Defeat of Anti-Choice Amendment	12/08/09
Following EPA Finding, Reform Movement Calls for Action on Crucial Day in Climate Fight	12/07/09
Rabbi Saperstein Gives Keynote Address at Global Interreligious Conference	12/03/09
Reform Jewish Voice of NY Condemns State's Failure to Grant Marriage Equality	12/02/09
On World AIDS Day, Reform Jewish Leader Calls for Increased Access to Treatment	12/01/09
Reform Movement Condemns Iran’s Disregard for International Diplomacy	11/30/09
Senate Health Care Bill Must Protect Women's Reproductive Health	11/18/09
Reform Jewish Leader Calls on Rev. Robertson to Retract Anti-Islamic Remarks	11/16/09
Reform Jewish Movement Welcomes Passage of Health Care Bill, Expresses Concerns about Anti-Choice Provisions	11/08/09
Union for Reform Judaism Endorses Health Care Bill	11/04/09
Reports of Lockerbie Bomber’s Death Provide Reminder of Terrorism	10/30/09
Reform Movement Hails Passage of Vital Hate Crimes Bill	10/22/09
Shift in White House Sudan Policy Signifies Move toward Accountability	10/19/09
Anti-Semitic Analogy Prompts Call for Apology from Reform Jewish Leader	10/19/09
House Addresses Iranian Threat, Passes Vital Sanctions Legislation	10/14/09
Senate Finance Vote a Healthy Step Closer to Insurance Reform	10/13/09
Reform Jewish Movement Encouraged by Amendment of Catholic Interfaith Dialogue Principles	10/08/09
Reform Movement Hails US Leadership at United Nations	09/24/09
Saperstein Testifies in Support of Employment Non-Discrimination Act	09/23/09
As UN General Assembly Opens, Reform Movement Urges Action on Climate Change	09/22/09
Reform Movement Welcomes President Obama’s meeting with Netanyahu, Abbas	09/21/09
Respect for Marriage Act a Welcome Step toward LGBT Equality	09/16/09
Reform Movement Welcomes Congressional Leaders’ Remarks on Iran Sanctions	09/10/09
On Shalit’s Birthday, Reform Movement Prays for Release	08/28/09
Saperstein and Reform Movement Mourn the Loss of Sen. Ted Kennedy	08/26/09
Reform Movement Welcomes Appointment of Prosecutor in CIA Cases	08/25/09
Reform Movement Applauds Supreme Court Action in Georgia Death Penalty Case	08/18/09
JewsForHealthCareReform.org Launches Prior to Faith Call with Obama	08/13/09
Reform Jewish Movement Congratulates Justice-designate Sonia Sotomayor	08/06/09
At Vigil, DC Jewish Community Condemns Tel Aviv Attack on LGBT Community Center	08/03/09
House Committee Vote Marks a Critical Step for Our Nation’s Health	08/03/09
Reform Movement Celebrates Signing of Disability Rights Treaty	07/31/09
Jewish Clergy Raise Call for U.S. Leadership on Sudan	07/30/09
Defeated Gun Amendment Lends Momentum to Gun Control Efforts	07/22/09
Reform Jewish Movement Lauds Passage of Hate Crimes Amendment	07/17/09
In Letter to Obama, President of Largest Jewish Denomination Reiterates Support for Administration's Middle East Policies	07/16/09
Reform Movement Recommends Questions for Sotomayor Hearing	07/10/09
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