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Position of the Reform Movement on Mental Health
Mental health is an important issue for the Reform Movement. In 2001, the URJ passed a resolution titled, "Establishing a Comprehensive System of Care for Persons with Mental Illness.” The resolution urges the URJ to address mental health issues that exist in many arenas of society.
Background on HIV/AIDS in the US
HIV is an epidemic, increasingly affecting more and more people each and every day. It is estimated that at least one American teenager is infected with HIV every hour of every day.
Position of the Reform Movement on Education
The most recent Reform Movement policy on education was passed by the Central Conference of American Rabbis (CCAR) in June 2004. Titled " Resolution on Commemorating the 50 th Anniversary of Brown v.
Background on Global AIDS
"We cannot confuse progress with victory - this epidemic is far from over." -- Helene Gayle, M.D., M.P.H. Director of the Center for Disease Control's National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention Living in North America, we often hear about HIV/AIDS and prevention.
For the People of Kansas City
A prayer for the people of Kansas City and the Jewish community after yesterday’s deadly violence targeting the Overland Park JCC and Village Sha
Fifth Anniversary of Virginia Tech Massacre
Yesterday marked the fifth anniversary of the horrific shooting at Virginia Tech, where a mentally disturbed student named Seung-Hui Cho opened fire on his classmates, killing 32 and wounding 25 others.
VAWA Passes the Senate!
Yesterday afternoon, the Senate passed the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) with a 68-31 vote.
First Indictment for Anti-Gay Hate Crime Under Federal Hate Crimes Law
Kevin Pennington, the alleged victim of the attack.
Position of the Reform Movement on Substance Abuse
The Reform Movement has long seen drug abuse as a serious problem facing the nation. Both the Union for Reform Judaism and the Central Conference of American Rabbis have formally stated their disapproval of illegal drug use and their commitment to eliminating the abuse of controlled substances.
Jewish Values & Reform Movement Positions
Our tradition teaches us that human life is of infinite value and that the preservation of life supersedes almost all other considerations. We, as Jews, believe that God endowed humanity with the understanding and ability to become partners with God in making a better world.