Gun Violence Prevention, One State at a Time
The Reform Jewish community has been very active in the Massachusetts Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence.
Poverty, Violence, and the Torah
This past weekend, we observed Memorial Day, when we honor and remember generations of Americans who went to war and gave their lives for freedom, for democracy, for the noblest principles of this nation. This weekend, we also learned two things: ICE, Immigration Control and Enforcement, is
Challenging my Jewish Community to Tackle Gender-Based Violence
Just as each of us must work to end gender-based violence in our country and world, we are also responsible for challenging our own community – namely the Reform Jewish community – to address its own issues o
Challenging my Jewish Community to Tackle Gender-Based Violence
We must create conversations and ask hard questions, fostering a culture of brave outspokenness. This year, I have been on a journey to tackle issues of gender-based violence in my own Jewish community.
Reform Jewish Movement Responds to Shooting at Santa Fe, Texas High School
How Torah Connects Me to the Israelites and Their Values
As our thinking around social justice issues continues to grow, our words and actions evolve accordingly. However, the values driving our work stay the same.
URJ President Rabbi Rick Jacobs on Deaths and Violence in Gaza
Statement from Rabbi Rick Jacobs, President of the Union for Reform Judaism, in response to the deadly violence in Gaza.
Let The Students Handle This One
In my world, I cannot walk around at night without an escort. In my world, one in five American women and one in 71 men will be raped.
Reform Jewish Movement Creates Sudan Relief Fund to Address the Needs of Victims of Genocidal Violence in Darfur, Western Sudan
New York, August 13, 2004 - The Union for Reform Judaism announced this week the creation of the Sudan Relief Fund, a humanitarian relief fund to address the needs of victims of genocidal violence in Darfur, Western Sudan.
6 Ways to Strengthen Social Justice Work in Your Congregation – and Strengthen Your Congregation in the Process
Through our work with congregations pursuing justice across North America, we have identified several principles that can help you strengthen social justice work in your congregation.