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Reform Jewish Movement Statement in Support of Filibuster Reform
In response to the Senate filibuster of the motion to proceed to the consideration of the Freedom to Vote Act, Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner, director of the Religious Action Center, issued the following statement on behalf of the Union for Reform Judaism and the Central Conference of American Rabbis in support of filibuster reform that achieves a proper balance between majority and minority rights in the Senate.
"Take care not to spoil or destroy My world:" Why We Need Bold Action to Address Climate Change
Today, we stand at a critical crossroads in the climate crisis. The reconciliation bill is a historic, watershed approach, uniting the success of American families, the American economy, and environmental protection and climate crisis amelioration. We must take care not to destroy or spoil God's creation. We still have time to prevent the worst aspects of the climate crisis.
RAC-CA New 2020 Policy Agenda to Address the COVID-19 Pandemic
RAC-CA New 2020 Policy Agenda to Address the COVID-19 Pandemic April 1, 2020 The health and economic crises caused by the coronavirus call us to respond together from our Jewish values and tradition to support Californians who are suffering – both inside and outside our Reform congregations and
Reform Jewish Movement Condemns West Bank Settlers’ Attack on Palestinians
The Reform Jewish Movement is appalled by the brutal assault on innocent Palestinians in and around their homes in Khirbet al-Mufkara, in the South Hebron Hills on September 29, 2021.
As a New US Citizen, I Know Won’t Take Voting Rights for Granted
The use of executive power to protect our right to vote has never been more important: over 400 anti-voter bills have been introduced around the country in 2021 alone. Examples include the elimination of polling locations, reducing early voting, and enacting stricter voter ID laws. Some laws sink to new lows, including the banning of providing food and drink to those standing in line to vote, many of whom wait for hours.
RAC-CA Calls on Governor Newsom to Reduce the Population in State Prisons
RAC-CA Calls on Governor Newsom to Reduce the Population in State Prisons Many California prisons are overcrowded and lack basic hygiene options and health care resources. Unaddressed, this combination of factors will make COVID-19 outbreaks in our prisons inevitable.
RAC-CA Calls on Governor Newsom to Reduce the Population in State Prisons
RAC-CA Calls on Governor Newsom to Reduce the Population in State Prisons Many California prisons are overcrowded and lack basic hygiene options and health care resources. Unaddressed, this combination of factors will make COVID-19 outbreaks in our prisons inevitable.
An Important Update for Our URJ Community
A message from Rabbi Rick Jacobs and Jennifer Brodkey Kaufman.
RAC-CA Legislative Advocacy Campaign Results 2020
RAC-CA Legislative Advocacy Campaign Results 2020 RAC-CA actions help lead to the release of prisoners and new revenue in the state budget; More state action needed July 18, 2020 RAC-CA concluded our Legislative Advocacy Campaign for 2020 with a huge success in building our relationships with state
RAC-CA Legislative Advocacy Campaign Results 2020
RAC-CA Legislative Advocacy Campaign Results 2020 RAC-CA actions help lead to the release of prisoners and new revenue in the state budget; More state action needed July 18, 2020 RAC-CA concluded our Legislative Advocacy Campaign for 2020 with a huge success in building our relationships with state