Reform Movement Leader Requests Meeting with Donald Trump
Dear Mr. Trump,
On behalf of the 1.5 million Reform Jews of the Union for Reform Judaism and the 2,000 rabbis of the Central Conference of American Rabbis, I write to request a meeting at the soonest possible date.
Donald Trump at AIPAC: Join Us in Standing Up Against Divisive Rhetoric
The challenges that confront us as a nation and as Reform Jews are complex and varied. But what remain constant are our commitment to Torah and the imperative of speaking truth to power.
How Tikkun Olam and Pikuah Nefesh Will Help Me Prepare: A #BlogElul Post
Last week I had lunch with a rabbi friend who told me he’s in the midst of preparing four different sermons for the upcoming High Holidays.
Reform Movement Leader Condemns Recent Attacks Across Israel
Washington, D.C., March 9, 2016 – In response to several violent attacks that have taken place over the past day in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and Petah Tikva, Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner, Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, issued the following statement:
A Letter to the Jewish Community of Brussels
Upon receiving the news that the Jewish community in Brussels has canceled its Purim festivities in light of yesterday's tragic terror attacks, Reform/Progressive Jewish leadership shared the following letter of solidarity.
Syrian Refugees
With more than 500,000 people displaced to neighboring countries by the violent civil war in Syria, the Jewish Coalition for Disaster Relief (JCDR) has opened a fund to provide humanitarian aid to the refugees.
Deportations of Central American Migrants Continue
In early January 2016, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the federal law enforcement agency charged with enforcing immigration law, conducted operations to round up, detain and deport 120 Central Americ
What Purim Can Teach Us about Anti-Semitism
Later this month, we will read and commemorate the story of Purim and celebrate Esther’s bravery with revelry and joy.
Purim 5776: Incorporating Social Justice into Your Celebrations
Without a doubt, Purim is one of my favorite Jewish holidays.
Why I'm Staying in the Room for Donald Trump's AIPAC Address
I will be in the arena today at AIPAC’s Policy Conference to hear Donald Trump and the other Presidential candidates who present at AIPAC. Here's why.