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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.
Denominations Unite to Stop Smoking
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is partnering with the faith community to promote Tips from Former Smokers.
Reform Movement Praises Voices of Calm and Moderation in Israel
Contact: Max Rosenblum or Deborah Goldberg
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Recent Spate of Anti-Semitic Incidents Prompts Alarm
Rabbi Saperstein: "The attacks on three synagogues and anti-Israel demonstrations that spill into violence against Jews are painful reminders that anti-Semitism continues to plague too many Jewish communities."
Contact: Max Rosenblum or Sophi
The Warnings of Pinchas, Our First Jewish Extremist
How can we read the story of Pinchas without thinking about the events that took place in Israel last week? How do we respond to the murder of four innocent teenagers?
How to Talk to Children About the Conflict in Israel
We are challenged to reconcile many conflicting thoughts and emotions as we hear daily of the ongoing conflict in Israel. Strong and heartfelt as our commitment is to the security of Israel, we experience a sense of grief at the ongoing violence and over the loss of life in Israel, as well as among Palestinians.
Saperstein: Recent Spate of Anti-Semitic Incidents Prompts Alarm
In response to recent anti-Semitic episodes in Los Angeles and Paris, as well as incidents across the United States and Europe, Rabbi David Saperstein, director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, issued the following statement:
"We are deeply disturbed by the recent violent anti-Semitic and anti-Israel uprisings. Over the weekend, rioters, wielding bats and chairs, tried to break into the Don Isaac Abravanel synagogue in Paris while worshippers were blocked inside. In Los Angeles' Westwood neighborhood, a peaceful demonstration was violently disrupted by agitators, leading to shots being fired. In Frankfurt, a local synagogue was attacked as an anti-Israel rally turned violent. In Bastille Square, demonstrators held signs that read 'Death to Jews.'
On Tishah B'Av, Turning Remembrance Into Action
On Tishah B'Av, we bear witness for people around the world who suffer destruction and exile, knowing that return, recognition, and redemption are possible. But we don't stop with remembrance. We must also take action.
A Prayer for the IDF in Operation Protective Edge
Here’s a new prayer for safety of IDF soldiers during Operation Protective Edge. It’s based on a prayer called "For the IDF: Operation Pillar of Defense," which I wrote nearly two years ago for that conflict.