Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner
A Letter to the 119th Congress
This is a cover note of a letter to the 119th Congress outlining some of the Reform Jewish Movement's legislative and policy priorities and urging all Members of Congress to join us in pursuit of a more justice and equitable world.
In Solidarity and Sorrow: Bearing Witness to the First Anniversary of October 7th
It is almost impossible to describe the depth and the breadth of the trauma our Israeli family is experiencing. In many ways, October 7th never ended, despite one year having elapsed. What occurred and continues to occur is still too raw for meaning making. So please – join with me in bearing witness.
Supporting the Haitian Community in Springfield, Ohio
Rabbi Karen Bodney-Halasz delivered these remarks at the Poor People's Campaign in support of the Haitian community in Springfield, Ohio. Rabbi Bodney-Halasz brought a Muslim colleague with her to participate, allowing this moment of injustice to help re-build a bridge that has sometimes been strained over the past year.
How We’re Helping Build Coalitions to Lead the Fight Against Antisemitism
This week, the Religious Action Center was proud to help coordinate and join more than 60 national Jewish organizations on a letter calling on House Speaker Mike Johnson to bring the Countering Antisemitism Act to the floor for a vote. The bill would strengthen federal efforts to counter antisemitism in the United States.
Remarks from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Jewish American Heritage Month Event
The following blog post is adapted from the invocation given by Rabbi Jonah Pesner and remarks given by Jordan Berg-Powers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Jewish American Heritage Month event celebrating Jewish contributions to agriculture and the fight against hunger in America.
