Commemorating Katrina: Reform Jewish Movement Calls for More Reconstruction
Feldman: As we pray for the recovery of the region and mourn the tragedy that has befallen it, we also commit ourselves to working for a better future for the Gulf Coast and all its citizens.
Reform Movement Rejects Calls for New Limits on Syrian Refugees
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Largest Jewish Movement Cautiously Welcomes New Developments in Path Toward Peace in Middle East
Saperstein: We are hopeful that the truce will give way over time to a lasting peace that will allow families to live and thrive.
Saperstein: Turn Darfur Ceasefire Offer Into Just and Lasting Peace
“If President Bashir holds to this agreement, it could be a major contribution to curtailing the violence and protecting innocent life.”
War, Peace, and the Role of the Writer
In a 1989 interview for Reform Judaism magazine, I asked Amos Oz, one of Israel’s best-known writers and peace activists, about the role of the writer in society.
Helping Children to Process Acts of Terrorism
Give the Gift of Tzedek: Our Hanukkah Social Justice Gift Guide 5776
In search of a unique gift for the social justice junkie in your life? Look no further than our Social Justice Hanukkah Gift Guide, with eight suggestions full of tzedek – one for each night!
Looking Back and Moving Forward in Honor of Transgender Day of Remembrance
This week marks Transgender Awareness Week, leading up to Transgender Day of Remembrance on Friday, November 20. This day was originally started by transgender advocate Gwendolyn Ann Smith as a vigil to honor the memory of Rita Hester.
Transgender Day of Remembrance: Looking Back and Moving Forward
This week marks Transgender Awareness Week, leading up to Transgender Day of Remembrance on Friday, November 20th. The day was originally initiated by transgender advocate Gwendolyn Ann Smith as a vigil to honor the memory of Rita Hester.
InLight: How Cross-Religious Encounters Can Light Up the Darkest Time of Year
During the current Hebrew month of Kislev (November and December), we will celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, and Diwali, a Hindu festival of lights, together here in southern Israel.