Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner

Rabbi Jonah Pesner

Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner (he/him) represents the Reform Movement to Congress and the administration as the director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism. He also serves as the senior vice president of the Union for Reform Judaism. Named one of the most influential rabbis in America, he has been an inspirational leader, creative entrepreneur, and tireless advocate for social justice.

The founders of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism (the RAC) stood in the White House Garden and presented President John F. Kennedy with a historic Torah from the Isaac Mayer Wise Temple in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism

The URJ at 150 and Founding of the RAC

Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner
 May 8, 2023
Sixty-two years ago, the founders of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism (the RAC) stood in the White House Garden and presented President John F. Kennedy with a historic Torah from the Isaac Mayer Wise Temple in Cincinnati, Ohio. This auspicious anniversary allows us to look back on milestones like this one with pride as we renew our inspiration.
Social Justice

Where We're Going in 2023: Our Work is Still not Finished

Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner
 January 25, 2023
With 2023 in full swing, leaders and officials at every level are setting their agendas and priorities for the coming year. We continue to be proud of the power we built and mobilized in 2022 as a Reform Movement as we gather to set the agenda for our work in 2023.
graphic saying "Statement from the Reform Movement"
Rabbi Jonah Pesner

A Letter to the 118th Congress

Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner
 January 3, 2023
This is the cover note of a letter to the 118th Congress outlining the Reform Jewish Movement's policy priorities and urging all Members of Congress to join us in pursuit of a more just and equitable world.
Rabbi Jonah Pesner at a Child Tax Credit press conference on Capital Hill
Economic Justice

Bring Back the Child Tax Credit

Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner
 December 15, 2022
The following blog post is adapted from remarks given by Rabbi Jonah Pesner, Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism and senior vice president of the Union for Reform Judaism, at a press conference on Capitol Hill on Thursday, December 15, 2022.