Despite Setbacks, Work to End Gun Violence Continues
Get Your Congregation Involved in the Wear Orange Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence
On June 2nd, Wear Orange and Take Action Against Gun Violence
The Reform Jewish community, via the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism (RAC) and the North American Federation of Temple Youth (NFTY), are partnering with a broad coalition of national or
NFTY and the RAC Partner with Broad-Based Gun Safety Coalition for “Wear Orange” Campaign
Anti-Gun Violence Activities & Coalition
Wear Orange, Take Action on June 2
NFTY and the RAC are partnering with a broad coalition of national organizations to promote “Wear Orange,” a new national campaign to end gun violence in America. As part of the first National Gun Violence Awareness Day on June 2, the campaign is asking supporters to wear orange as a sign of solidarity and commitment to change in the face of an all too tragic status quo.
Hope after House Passage of Funding for Improved Background Checks
Laser: "Yesterday's vote in the House is far from the needed, comprehensive solution to the problem of gun violence, but we are hopeful that this vote signals the beginning of Congressional action in response to the thousands of innocent lives lost each year to gun violence."
With Each Story, Recommitting to End Violence Against Women
Violence in Paris Condemned; Religious Freedom Must Be a Principle Valued by All
New York, NY January 9, 2015 - In response to the terror in Paris this week, Rabbi Rick Jacobs, President of the Union for Reform Judaism, issued the following statement:
Reform Movement Responds to U.S. Election Results
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