Congregations are at the forefront of the Reform Movement's social action work, from direct service to local advocacy. With the help of our clergy and congregations, the work of the Religious Action Center has been able to grow and make a positive impact in communities around North America.
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Rabbi Balfour Brickner Clergy Seminar
The Balfour Brickner Clergy Seminar and Fellowship Program is designed exclusively to help Rabbis and Cantors bring social justice closer to the center of congregational life. Fellows will gain foundational learning and skills to become effective social justice leaders.
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Resources for Rabbis
Here you can find sample sermons and "sermon starters" on a variety of issues, holiday guides, creative resources to blend social justice into worship and preaching, and more.
What's New
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How the RAC Helped Me Become a More Confident Community Organizer
November 30, 2020
Through this fellowship, I learned about community organizing and the many challenges involved. Civic engagement is difficult, but this was definitely a great learning experience and made me a more confident community organizer.
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The Brickner Fellowship brings social justice to the center of congregational life
March 20, 2020
Every two years, the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism (RAC) hosts the Rabbi Balfour Brickner Fellowship for rabbis and cantors who are looking to bring social justice closer to the center of congregational life.
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Four Ways to Deepen Your Commitment to Social Justice With the RAC
December 13, 2019
We are living in an urgent time.