#FaithsCalling: Gun Violence Prevention Call-In Day
Join members of the Reform community on April 9th for Faiths Calling (www.faithscalling.org) - an interfaith campaign for gun violence prevention.
Moral Activists Renew Call for Gun Violence Prevention Laws
Laser: "When 30,000 Americans are killed each year by gun violence, we recognize our moral obligation to speak out.
5 Ways to Participate in National Gun Violence Awareness Day 2016
On June 2, the Reform Jewish Movement will join millions of people across North America in observance of the second annual National Gun Violence Awareness Day, also known as Wear Orange Day. Here are five ways to get involved.
Bipartisan Support of Background Checks Provides Hope for Gun Violence Prevention
Laser: "The announcement of this bipartisan amendment is a hopeful step toward eradicating gun deaths from our communities, but we will not rest until we have turned our grief into tangible action that brings safety and protection to all Americans."
Updates on President Obama's Executive Order to Reduce Gun Violence
Building upon the executive order that President Obama issued in January to reduce gun violence, the White House recently announced progress on its implementation.
Five Ways to Participate in National Gun Violence Awareness Day 2016
On June 2, millions of people across the county will be observing the second annual National Gun Violence Awareness Day, also known as Wear Orange Day.
Leader of Reform Movement Urges Senators to Prevent Gun Violence
Contact: Annette Powers
212-650-4154 apowers@urj.org
Leader of Reform Movement Urges Senators to Prevent Gun Violence
Just Released: Resource Guide on Mental Health and Gun Violence
The URJ, as a member of the Interfaith Disability Advocacy Coalition (IDAC), is proud to release Grounded in Faith: Resources on Mental Health and Gun Violence. We hope you will use this resource guide to inform your personal, professional and congregational life.
Suicide is Not Painless: Removing the Stumbling Blocks from Suicide Prevention
The shootings in Newtown broke my heart, coming as they did so close to shootings in Aurora and Oak Springs, and involving such innocent lives. However, as the healthy debate continues about gun violence, I have been triggered more by the preponderance of gun deaths that were suicides.