L'Taken Students Advocate for Gun Violence Prevention
Last weekend, we had our first L’Taken Social Justice Seminar of the season.
A Renewed Jewish Call to End Gun Violence – and What You Can Do
I will not mince words: the violence we witnessed this weekend is sickening. Join me in ensuring the period of “thoughts and prayers” without action is over – that instead, we prioritize real, lasting change to keep our communities safe.
URJ Leadership: President Obama Must Take Action to End Gun Violence in America
December 3, 2015
21 Kislev 5776
President Barack H. Obama
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20500
Dear Mr. President,
Reform Movement Asks Presidential Candidates: How Will You End the Epidemic of Gun Violence?
Today, the Republican Jewish Coalition is hosting a presidential candidates forum in Washington, D.C., at which all 14 Republican presidential candidates will address attendees about critical issues facing the U.S. It is a tribute to the organization and the entire Jewish community that all of the candidates will be there with in person.
Remembering Sandy Hook Victims this Shabbat
On December 14, 2012, almost three years ago, a gunman murdered twenty children and six educators at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut.
Light in the Darkness
The darkness of the season, amidst the high latitudes of the Pacific Northwest, was deepened with news of the tragedy resounding from across the continent.
A Note of Thanks
What a whirlwind year! As we close out an exciting 2015, my first as the director of the Religious Action Center, this note of thanks is to tell you how much I appreciate your ongoing support for me personally, and for the Reform Movement’s work of Tikkun Olam.
Speaking out against 'the combustible combination of guns and hate'
Rabbi Micah D. Greenstein of Temple Israel-Memphis made these remarks at "Moms Demand Action", a vigil at The Church of the River in downtown Memphis on August 7, 2019.
In largest-ever lobby day, RAC-CA shows up for affordable housing and more
The more than 200 Reform Jews from across the Golden State who turned out for RAC California’s largest-ever lobby day at the State Capitol on Tuesday heard a common refrain from the elected officials in attendance: it was powerful to see the Jewish community turning out to support legislation tha