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Position of the Reform Movement
Position of the Reform Movement Both the URJ and the Central Conference of American Rabbis (CCAR) have taken stands against human rights abuses and war atrocities in Africa.
Background on Sudan and Darfur
The Sudan, located in northeast Africa, is the largest country on the African continent. It occupies an area of about one million square miles and has a diverse population of about 28 million people, comprising 56 ethnic groups, which are subdivided into 597 tribes.
IRAC Runs on Chocolate
IRAC has a special drawer in our offices in Jerusalem that helps to keep us running.
Christian Leaders Offer Prayers, Consolation after Kansas Shooting
Our friends from the United Church of Christ and the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) offered their sympathy this week for those affected by Sunday’s deadly shootings at two Jewish communities in a suburb of K
Focus on the Court: Going Out With a Bang
What a way to end this term at the Supreme Court! Yesterday, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) was upheld in a 5-4 vote, with Chief Justice John Roberts writing the majority opinion.
Background on Torture
Since the tragic events of September 11th, 2001, the United States has struggled with how to support civil liberties and human rights while ensuring security for its citizens. There has been increasing evidence that some U.S.
Background on Reproductive Rights
Abortion Background On January 22, 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in its landmark decision in Roe v. Wadethat the decision to terminate a pregnancy is a woman’s constitutionally protected right.
Two Daniels - Rabbi and Organic Farmer - Trade Jobs
A rabbi and a farmer meet in a coffee shop. Both are named Daniel. The rabbi says to the farmer, “What if we traded jobs for a day?” One year later, they traded jobs, and this is what they learned:
Rabbi Daniel: Every day is an adventure for a rabbi!
Background on School Prayer
Organized school prayer continues to be one of the most controversial issues in the U.S. today. Many people see organized prayer in schools as a necessary part of the struggle to curtail violence, drug abuse, and other social ills that plague our nation in general and schools in particular.