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Consultation on Conscience

Register now for the RAC’s Consultation on Conscience, December 12-15, 2025! Engage in learning, leadership, and advocacy, culminating in a Capitol Hill Lobby Day.

TAKE ACTION: SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGNS

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Advocate for Immigration Justice

In the face of government attacks on immigrants and refugees, our Jewish values teach us that we must be a light and pursue justice. Join us and take action to ensure that immigrants can worship freely and access critical educational and health care services without fear of arrest or deportation
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Advocate for LGBTQ+ Rights

Join us and take action to make certain that every school is a safe, inclusive place for LGBTQ+ students to learn and grow. Use these materials to take action on the federal and local level.

Press Releases

Statement from the Union for Reform Judaism

The People of New York City Have Spoken

Over a hard-fought and deeply polarizing campaign, New Yorkers heard extensively from the candidates and each other. In this moment, we urge the Jewish community to help lower the temperature, listen generously, and take steps to promote healing.
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October 27, 2025 - "Today marks the 7th yahrzeit of the shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh. This antisemitic tragedy is part of a broader pattern of religious bigotry. Urge Congress to pass the Pray Safe Act to strengthen security resources for houses of worship."

October 27, 2025 - "Rabbi Rick Jacobs: Anyone saying Jews face a simple choice in the NYC mayoral election is not paying attention."

September 30, 2025 - "Statement from URJ President, Rabbi Rick Jacobs, regarding the recent proposal to end the war."

September 29, 2025 - "In response to the attack at a Church of Jesus Chris of Latter-Day Saints church in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan, Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner, Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, released the following statement."

September 10, 2025 - "We are horrified by the violent attack on Charlie Kirk today in Utah. Yet again, the scourge of gun violence has caused terrible harm. We are praying for Mr. Kirk’s well-being and full recovery. Political violence has no place in our culture. (1/2)"

September 8, 2025 - Rabbi Rick Jacobs: "We are praying for all those injured in today’s terror attack in Jerusalem." 

August 27, 2025 - "We are heartbroken by the tragic shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis. We pray for a refuah shleimah (a complete healing) for the injured and mourn the two children who were killed. May their loved ones find comfort, and may their memories forever be a blessing."

August 21, 2025 - "Read @jonahpesner.bsky.social's letter to Attorney General Bondi urging that as she holds accountable the murderer of Sarah Milgrim & Yaron Lischinsky, she does not seek the death penalty. Even in this most heinous circumstance, we cannot endorse further taking of human life."

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Stand Together. Protect Our Communities.

Jewish clergy serving communities across Illinois write in opposition to the escalating campaign of fear and repression by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Clergy, include your name.

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L'Taken Registration is Open

At the Bernard and Audre Rapoport L'Taken Social Justice Seminars, teens from across North America converge on Washington, DC for four days of advocacy and action.

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Save the Date: URJ Biennial 2026

Join us December 10–13, 2026 in Philadelphia as we gather as a Movement for an unforgettable four-day immersive experience.

Get Involved at The Local Level

RAC in Your State

Our state-based affiliates in California, Illinois, New York, New Jersey, Florida, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Massachusetts and Texas build power, mobilize congregations and engage the Reform Jewish community nationwide in the pursuit of justice.
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Become a Leader

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Leadership Development

We want to empower you to get involved and grow your leadership skills! The RAC hosts a wide variety of programs, conferences and events focusing on social justice, direct service, or legislative and policy action. From high school students to rabbis, you can find something for everyone here!

What's New

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When ICE Comes to the Congregation Door

Many congregations have asked the URJ, CCAR and the RAC for guidance on what they should do if ICE or other immigration or law enforcement entities come to the door of the synagogue seeking entry.
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Our Strategy to Pursue Justice, Equity, and Belonging in 2025 and Beyond

With the start of the 119th Congress and new administration in the White House, the challenges before us are manifold and the political discourse polarized. We have already seen policies that attack the most vulnerable among us. Our work has never been more urgent as we ask ourselves what it looks like to build a society of civil rights and freedom for all people in a time of political challenge and social turmoil..

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