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Rabbi Saperstein Speaks at Violence Against Women Act Rally

On Tuesday, the National Task Force to End Sexual and Domestic Violence Against Women held a rally at the Capitol to support the reauthorization of a comprehensive Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)

Nothing About Them Without Them

I took a course last semester about violence in St. Louis, looking for a thought-provoking discussion about my school-year city. I started following the local crime section of the St.

Jewish Leader Stands Up for a Strong VAWA

June 26, 2012

Rabbi Saperstein: "A Violence Against Women's Act that prioritizes some Americans over others is simply not acceptable; it would be shameful."

VAWA and Native American Women

As we’ve written about before, the House and Senate are having difficulties reconciling their different visions for the reauthorization of the Violence Agains

Welcome, MK Class of 2012

By Manda Graizel, the Machon Kaplan Program Coordinator.

Everything is foreseen, yet freedom of choice is given. The world is judged by grace, yet all is according to the amount of action. —Pirke Avot 3:19

Praise for Supreme Court Decision in 'Juvenile Life Without Parole' Case

June 25, 2012

Rabbi Saperstein: "We reaffirm the biblical concept that the criminal is a human being, capable of reshaping his or her life."

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North Dakotans Reject Measure Three

Yesterday, North Dakotans spoke out at the polls and soundly rejected Measure Three, a misguided attempt to implement a state version of a federal law called the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA).

A Day in the Life of Machon Kaplan

On Monday night, Machon Kaplan turned up the heat with “Chopped”! Adding fun, flare and competition to communal eating, the RAC provided us with funds and time to cook a fabulous potluck meal.

Resilience of the Soul Breaks Ground in Adolescent Mental Health

SAN DIEGO, CA—To help families and congregations offer teens a safe place to mature into adulthood, the Union’s Department of Jewish Family Concerns has published Resilience of the Soul – Developing Emotional and Spiritual Resilience in Adolescents and Their Families, A Resourc

IRAC Runs on Chocolate

IRAC has a special drawer in our offices in Jerusalem that helps to keep us running.