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Gun Worship Is Blasphemy
Above all, let us remember this: Sensible gun control is a religious issue.
The indiscriminate distribution of guns is an offense against God and humanity.
Guns: An Everyday Issue Affecting Everyone
Interning at the Violence
Reform Movement Horrified by CT School Shooting; Reaffirms Call for Sensible Gun Control
Laser: The Talmud teaches us, "He who takes one life it is as though he has destroyed the universe." The loss of so many lives, including children, is not just devastating - it is unacceptable.
Reform Movement Horrified by CT School Shooting; Reaffirms Call for Sensible Gun Control
Washington D.C., December 14, 2012 - In response to the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT, Rachel Laser, Deputy Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, issued the following statement:
One Week After the Newtown Tragedy, Reform Jewish Leader Calls for United Religious Response
Saperstein: "We are here, one week after a national tragedy shattered our complacency and aroused the dormant conscience of our nation, to assure our elected officials that the American people are ready for leaders who will take on sensible gun control measures."
After the Newtown Tragedy, Religious Response Must be United
The indiscriminate distribution of guns is an offense against God and humanity.
Another Shooting Renews Call To Action
On Saturday, December 1 Jovan Belcher committed suicide in front of his coaches at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Before driving to the stadium and taking his own life, Belcher, an NFL player, shot and killed his 22 year old wife Kasandra Perkins, leaving their 3 month old daughter parentless. This tragedy has again brought national attention to the need for sensible gun control policies - as if Americans needed such a reminder after a summer of senseless murders.
Meet the 2021-2022 Eisendrath Legislative Assistants
We are excited to dive into our work as the 2021-2022 Eisendrath Legislative Assistants! We bring a diverse set of interests and experiences to the RAC but share a deep commitment to the pursuit for a more just, compassionate, and equitable world. We are proud to represent and join the Reform Movement and its values in this crucial moment in history.
Hate Crimes Continued to Rise in 2020: Will the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act Give Us Hope for the Future?
In late August, the FBI released its annual compilation of hate crimes statistics, summarizing all hate crimes reported to the FBI in 2020. The data is alarming and only tells part of the story, as an increasing number of law enforcement agencies did not report data to the FBI. A new law will strengthen hate crimes data collection, reporting, and response measures, giving us hope that future statistics will be more accurate.