Reform Movement Responds to President's Budget
Pelavin: "President Obama has made difficult choices, and it is not surprising that in so complex a document, we find aspects worthy of applause and others demanding significant improvement."
Reform Movement Condemns Death Threats Against Israeli Arab Knesset Members
Saperstein: "While we may not always agree with the ideas expressed, our deep commitment to Jewish and democratic values requires that we defend the free speech of all Israel's citizens, including its Arab citizens."
Reform Jewish Movement Congratulates Israeli Prime Minister-Elect Ariel Sharon
NEW YORK, February 7, 2001 - Rabbi Eric H. Yoffie, President of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations (UAHC), sent the following letter of congratulations to Israeli Prime Minister-elect Ariel Sharon. The UAHC is the synagogue arm of the Reform Movement of Judaism.
Sudan's Future Optimistic Despite Numerous Obstacles
Rabbi David Saperstein: "It is with cautious optimism that we look towards the future for a peaceful Sudan; A Sudan with out destruction, rape, and death."
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