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Rabbi Saperstein "Saddened and Appalled by Tragic Violence in Libya, Egypt
WASHINGTON, D.C., September 12, 2012 -- In response to the recent violence in Egypt and Libya, and the deaths of Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other colleagues, Rabbi David Saperstein, Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, issued the following statement:
Rabbi Saperstein "Saddened and Appalled" by Tragic Violence in Libya, Egypt
The U.S. awoke this morning to learn that our Ambassador to Libya, J. Chris Stevens, along with three of his colleagues had been killed in an attack on our consulate in Benghazi.
Printing Weapons: A Computer-Generated Vision of the Not-Too-Distant Future
Welcome to the 21st century, and welcome to an era of 3-D printed guns.
Rabbi Saperstein Submits Testimony on Hate Crimes and Domestic Extremism
Rabbi Saperstein: "Violent domestic extremism not only threatens Jews, Muslims, and the LGBT community, but is a threat to our national security as a whole."
Jewish Views on Women's Rights & Reproductive Choice
Although an unborn fetus is precious and to be protected, Reform Judaism views the life and well-being of the birth parent as paramount, placing a higher value on existing life than on potential life.
The URJ-ADL Partnership to Combat Antisemitism and Hate
Amid an alarming rise in antisemitic rhetoric and violence, the Union for Reform Judaism has joined with the Anti-Defamation League, the world’s leading anti-hate organization, to create a multi-faceted digital resource that provides congregations and individuals with tools to respond to acts of antisemitism and hate in their communities.
Responding to Antisemitic Incidents: A New Resource for URJ Communities
Amid an alarming rise in antisemitic rhetoric and violence, the Union for Reform Judaism has joined with the Anti-Defamation League, the world’s leading anti-hate organization, to develop “Responding to Antisemitic Incidents: A New Resource for URJ Communities,” a toolkit to assist congregational leaders in preparing for and responding to incidents of hate and antisemitism.
13 Jewish Stories about Moms for Mother’s Day
This Mother’s Day, we’ve rounded up a few of our favorite stories about moms to share with you. We hope you’ll read them, enjoy them, relate to them, comment on them, and maybe share stories of your own mothers. Happy Mother’s Day!
Addressing Antisemitism While Keeping Our Eyes on Collective Freedom and Racial Justice
More than a year after the murder of George Floyd, as we continue to manage the realities of the COVID-19 pandemic as well as increased antisemitism, I fear that white Jews are beginning to lose steam and the ability to continue to engage in antiracism work is beginning to wane.
Ask Tina: Can I substitute fillets for whole fish when I cook gefilte fish?
Q: I am thinking about making your gefilte fish recipe for Rosh HaShanah. I have made it in the past so I am not gun shy about using the whole fish. But, if I can locate the fish, I may decide to use fillets. Your recipe calls for 4 pounds of whole fish.