Gun Violence Prevention, One State at a Time
The Reform Jewish community has been very active in the Massachusetts Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence.
Social Media Tips for Teen Gun Violence Prevention Activists
As NFTY and the Reform Movement undertake a reinvigorated campaign to help end gun violence in the United States, we've compiled a few tips and resources for teen activists who want to get involved.
NFTY Teens Are Leading the Way on Gun Violence Prevention
This is a moment unlike any in recent memory – and all over the U.S., Reform Jewish teens are leading the way.
A Jewish Teen's Message to Congress on Gun Violence Prevention
Last week, Reform Jewish high school students from across the country came to Washington, D.C for the Bernard and Audre Rapaport L’Taken Social Justice Seminar.
After Parkland: How We're Mobilizing to Prevent Gun Violence
The Reform Jewish community faced the tragic task last week of burying our own: Among the 17 people gunned down in last Wednesday’s Parkland school shooting were Reform Jewish teens and a teacher.
This Shabbat, We Remember Those Lives Lost to Gun Violence
This Shabbat, we say Mourner's Kaddish for all those lives lost to gun violence thus far in 2018.
I'm a Jewish Teacher Who Will Never Carry a Gun
I’m a teacher who has enjoyed shooting sports – but, no. I will never carry a weapon in a classroom.
Jewish Teens Made History in Tallahassee – and We're Not Done Yet
I hope you saw the news stories about buses of students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL, making their way to Florida’s Capitol to plead with their legislators about preventing 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
April is Genocide Prevention Month
April is Genocide Prevention Month: a time to reflect upon the tragedy of past genocides, recognize current mass atrocities and fight for peace.