Protecting Domestic Violence Victims from Gun Violence
Domestic violence is far too prevalent in our society today, and, sadly, it is even further exacerbated by gun violence.
Not By Might: Channeling the Power of Faith to End Gun Violence Book Preview
These have been some dark and depressing days for America: a massacre in Orlando targeting the LGBTQ community, people of color being shot by the police at an alarming rate, the gruesome murder of police officers in Dallas and Baton Rouge. We see flags at half-mast and do not know for which tragedy they have been lowered. There have been so many and our hearts wrench in pain and despair.
Reform Movement Reacts to Week of Tragic Violence
In response to the police shooting deaths of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile and the deaths of the five police officers in Dallas, Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner, Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, issued the following statement:
Reform Movement Reacts to Week of Tragic Violence
Washington, D.C., July 8, 2016 – In response to the police shooting deaths of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile and the deaths of the five police officers in Dallas, Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner, Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, issued the following statement:
ReformJudaism.org’s Top 10 Stories of 2018
As we prepare to ring in 2019, we look back on the year we leave behind, and… whew, what a year!
I was a NFTY Social Action Leader. Here’s Why I Think You Should Go to Consultation
A quick note from Logan Zinman Gerber, our National Teen Campaign Organizer:
Happy New Year! Check out the Reform Movement's Top Stories of 2018
With 2019 coming up quickly, we’ve rounded up the top Reform Movement stories of 2018.
After This Sermon, I Refuse to Be Indifferent
At a recent Friday evening Shabbat service, my rabbi spoke to the congregation and, without singling me out, told me I was indifferent. I wasn’t angry at him for saying so – I was angry at myself because he was correct.
RAC Illinois Celebrates Our First Win, for Immigrant Survivors of Domestic Violence and Assault
The Illinois Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism (RAC-IL) is excited to announce that the VOICES Act is now law in Illi
How and Why Teen Leaders Can Strengthen Your Congregation
Tomorrow’s leaders are in our congregations (and ready to lead) today.