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Speeches and Additional Materials
January 10, 2008
The Changing Supreme Court - Prepared Remarks of Rabbi David Saperstein at the URJ Biennial Convention in San Diego, CA
September 29, 2006
Reform Jewish Leader Responds to Passage of Military Tribunals Bill
May 9, 2006
Statement of Rabbi Michael Namath opposing the “Federal Marriage Amendment”
May 6, 2006
Why Advocacy is Central to Reform Judaism (PDF 156.33 KB)
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
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
January 12, 2006
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2006 - Civil Rights Awards (MP3 43.07 MB)
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2006 - Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr. (MP3 14.42 MB)
Protecting the Court, Protecting People, by Rabbi David Adelson of East End Temple, New York, NY
December 13, 2005
An Open Letter to Matt Brooks: Questions About Your Ad in Today's New York Times
December 8, 2005
Remarks made by Robert Heller, Chairman of the URJ Board of Trustees, at the URJ's 68th Biennial
November 9, 2005
When Faiths Unite: Religious and U.S. Policy toward the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
November 4, 2005
Reform Jewish Movement Responds to Senate Passage of Reconciliation Package; Urges House to Reject Irresponsible Budget Plan
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
October 14, 2005
Op-Ed: Of Natural and Man-Made Disasters: Hurricanes and Poverty
September 20, 2005
Statement of Rabbi David Saperstein, Director, Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, at Arctic Refuge Action Day
August 11, 2005
Statement from Rabbi David Saperstein Regarding Message of Justice Sunday II
August 5, 2005
Op-Ed: Roe As A Jewish Issue, by Rabbi Marla J. Feldman, Director of the Commission on Social Action of Reform Judaism
August 4, 2005
Remarks by Rabbi Eric B. Stark, Director, Union for Reform Judaism – Greater New York Council, Rally Supporting the Unintended Pregnancy Prevention Act
July 1, 2005
Interfaith Letter to President Bush and U.S. Senators on Judicial Nominations
May 8, 2005
Statement by Rabbi Marla J. Feldman, Director of the Commission on Social Action of Reform Judaism, at Not Now, Not Ever Rally
April 22, 2005
Religious Leaders Teleconference to Urge Majority Leader Frist Not to Legitimate the Message of “Justice Sunday”
January 14, 2005
Statement by Rabbi David Saperstein on the Upcoming Challenges for Church-State Separation
October 19, 2004
Excerpts from Rabbi David Saperstein’s Comments about Homeland Security Funding for Non-profits and Synagogues
September 9, 2004
Statement by Rabbi David Saperstein, Director, Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, Keeping Dangerous Weapons Off the Streets: Renew The Assault Weapons Ban
August 18, 2004
Op-Ed: Why Should We Care About Sudan? By Rabbi Marla J. Feldman, Director of the Commission on Social Action of Reform Judaism
July 10, 2004
Union for Reform Judaism and Jewish Reconstructionist Federation Letter to Congress Opposing the “High Risk Nonprofit Security Enhancement Act of 2004”
March 23, 2004
Being the Hands of God: The Jewish Call to Social Justice, Speech by Rabbi David Saperstein at Boston College
February 11, 2004
David Saperstein, Director, Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism Speaking at a Press Conference Against the Federal Marriage Amendment on February 11, 2004 (MP3 1.91 MB)
Rabbi David Saperstein, Director, Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism on Federal Marriage Amendment
November 8, 2003
Outgoing Union Chairman Russell Silverman's 2003 Biennial Address
March 12, 2002
Letter To House And Senate Conferes Concerning The Food Stamp Program
February 15, 2002
Letter To The Georgia State Board Of Pardons And Paroles Advocating Clemency To Alexander Williams
February 14, 2002
Letter To Senators Concerning The Equal Protection Of Voting Rights Act
November 9, 2001
Letter To Senators Concerning The Economic Stimulus Package
October 26, 2001
Letter To President Concerning Human Rights In International Coalition Building
September 25, 2001
Rabbi David Saperstein, Director, Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, Memorandum to UAHC Congregations to Further Help Victims of September 11th Tragedy and Their Work in Stopping Hate Crimes
September 13, 2001
Remarks by David Sapperstein, Director, Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, at a Community Memorial Service for the Victims of the September 11th Tragedy.
July 31, 2001
Morality And Megawatts: Global Warming And Energy Policy Are More Than Politics And Economics
July 18, 2001
Jewish Coalition For Long-Term Care Letter To Congress
July 17, 2001
Letter To Congress Supporting The Employment Non-Discrinmation Act Of 2001 From Rabbi David Saperstein, Director Of The Religious Action Center Of Reform Judaism
June 19, 2001
Letter To Congress Supporting The Bipartisan Patient Protection Act Of 2001 From Rabbi David Saperstein, Director Of The Religious Action Center Of Reform Judaism
June 13, 2001
Religious Leaders Letter on Minimum Wage
June 11, 2001
Statement on the Execution of Timothy Mcveigh at Supreme Court Vigil by Rabbi Marc Israel, Director of Congregational Relations At The Religious Action Center Of Reform Judaism June 11, 2001
June 7, 2001
Statement Of Rabbi David Saperstein On The Constitutional Role Of Faith-Based Organizations In Competitions For Federal Social Service Funds
May 18, 2001
Let There Be Light" (Gen 1:3): An Interfaith Call for Energy Conservation and Climate Justice.
May 11, 2001
Statement Of Rabbi David Saperstein, Director, Religious Action Center Of Reform Judaism, At Interfaith Dialogue On Conflict Diamonds
May 9, 2001
Religious Community for Responsible Tax Policy
March 21, 2001
Transcript, audio, and streaming video of Rabbi David Saperstein appearance on PBS's Newshour discussing the government's role in faith-based initiatives
September 1, 1999
Jewish Values and Gun Control
May 12, 1999
Statement of Rabbi David Saperstein Director and Counsel, Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism on the Religious Liberty Protection Act of 1999 (H.r. 1691)
February 10, 1999
Statement of Rabbi David Saperstein on the Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency Standards Rider on the 1999 Transportation Appropriations Bill
November 5, 1998
Election '98: Congressional Physics
October 7, 1998
Religious Leaders Urge Congress: Focus on America's Real Moral Priorities
September 13, 1998
5th Anniversary of the Oslo Peace Accords
October 31, 1997
Keynote address delivered at the 64th UAHC Biennial Convention
January 1, 1990
Op-Ed: Religious Leaders Demand Ethical System of Governance
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