Racial Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion

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Racial Justice Campaign

Building off our commitment to combat voter suppression during the Reform Movement’s 2020 Civic Engagement Campaign, the Reform Jewish Movement, led by the Religious Action Center, is moving forward to continue our racial justice work.

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Current Events

Reflections on Observing Black History Month in the Wake of the Capitol Insurrection

Robin Harrison

February 23, 2021

This is not yet the America most of us dream of, but it is an unavoidable part of our DNA. American equality and exceptionalism are checks that are still in the mail. If we truly love what this country is capable of, we must continue to speak the hard truth to power.

Racial Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion

The Four Questions: A Racial Justice Conversation for Your Passover Seder

At seder tables, we ask four questions to remind ourselves of our purpose. This year, we ask you to add four more questions to connect our ancient rituals to the demands of this moment in the struggle for racial justice.

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Racial Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion

Jewish Disability Advocacy Month: Building a Community for All

Lee Smith

February 17, 2021

Jewish Disability Advocacy Month is an opportunity to participate in the work to achieve a more just world. On February 22, nonprofit and congressional leaders in the field of disability policy will discuss the state of disability rights policy.

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Racial Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion

The Eisendrath Legislative Assistant Fellowship Focuses on Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Juri Jacoby

Yolanda Savage-Narva

February 8, 2021

The LAs are at the heart of every aspect of our social justice work, but to date, the fellowship has not fully reflected the diversity of the Movement it represents – and we’re committed to changing that.