Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism
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The Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism: A hub for Jewish social justice in North America. Follow Director Rabbi @JonahPesner.
Washington, D.C.
Joined August 2008
Reform Jewish leaders oppose Trump’s immigration policies, advocating for compassionate, just policies protecting immigrants and refugees.
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Reform Jewish leaders oppose Trump’s immigration policies, advocating for compassionate, just policies protecting immigrants and refugees.
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President Trump’s executive actions are targeting millions of immigrants - including more than one million who entered the United States legally over the past four years. Urge Congress to protect immigrants by opposing these policies.
Breaking News: The Trump administration is moving to deport migrants who were allowed into the U.S. temporarily under Biden-era programs, an internal memo said.
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As we prepare to welcome Shabbat tonight, we share these words of hope from Barbara Weinstein, Director of the Commission on Social Action of Reform Judaism. We pray that the peacefulness of Shabbat will bring peace to all people. (1/2)
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On the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, we renew our commitment to reproductive rights by continuing to fight for safe and accessible abortions. As Congress continues to attack reproductive care, we urge state officials to protect and expand abortion.
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Since 2011 , more than 600 state laws have been enacted to restrict abortion access, including mandatory waiting periods, parental consent laws, biased counseling, gestational bans, and targeted...
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Looking for steps you and your congregation can take right now to affirm and support members of the LGBTQ+ community? Check out these resources from our Pride Shabbat page
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June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month! Hosting a Pride Shabbat service or program is an excellent way to honor the movement for LGBTQ+ equality and inclusion, to celebrate recent victories against discriminat...
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Thousands of people’s lives have been upended today by the decisions already made and implemented by the new administration. So we’re not going to debate about what Musk, elected by no one, meant by his salute at the inaugural gala. But someone of his reported intelligence should
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We stand in solidarity with vulnerable people and are mobilized to uphold our eternal values of justice and holiness in every person. (2/2)
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As we begin a new year, a new Congress, and a new administration in the White House, the challenges before us are manifold. Our work as a Movement on these issues is rooted in our ancient texts and...
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Today’s flurry of statements and announced executive orders attacking immigrants, LGBTQ+ people, climate protections, and more are hurtful and harmful. They also make clear the communities and policies that are at heightened risk under the new administration. (1/2)
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Yesterday, we delivered a letter to the Biden administration applauding the extension of Temporary Protected Status for four countries and calling for extensions for all those at risk of deportation to places with severe humanitarian crises.
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On behalf of the Union for Reform Judaism, and 25 additional Jewish organizations, the following letter was shared with the Biden administration urging the extension of Temporary Protected Status.
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We celebrate President Biden’s historic step in recognizing the Equal Rights Amendment as law and appreciate the new legal possibilities this opens in support of equality under the law. (1/3)
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Reform Leaders Statement on Hostage Release and Ceasefire Agreement
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Today is a moment we have prayed to see for more than 15 months. We welcome today's news of a ceasefire and hostage agreement with bittersweet joy.
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Our thoughts are with everyone impacted by the devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area. For those who want to help, we encourage you to view the resources and donation page from @JFedLA:
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In response to the devastating fires impacting Los Angeles, the Jewish community has mobilized to provide essential resources, including mental health support, warm meals, shelter, and space for...
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Some more photos with @LauraFriedmanCA, the Office of Senator @berniemoreno, and our friends from @NCJW!
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Our team was on Capitol Hill today to celebrate the swearing-in of the 119th Congress! We delivered babkas and a letter outlining our priorities to new and returning members. Read our letter at https://t.co/FiP0jgXV1S.
@RepBeccaB @SarahEMcBride @RepDanGoldman @MaggieG603
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May President Jimmy Carter’s memory be for a blessing always.
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Over the course of a remarkably long, robust, and impactful life, President Jimmy Carter touched countless lives the world over.
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Temporary Protected Status recipients and advocates are in the middle of an 8-day hunger strike calling on the Biden administration to renew their status. Urge President Biden to protect TPS holders from deportation to ongoing humanitarian crises:
A group of immigrant activists began a hunger strike Monday, hoping to get President Joe Biden’s administration to renew temporary protected status, which protects certain migrants from deportation.
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Clergy from over 50 Reform Jewish congregations in New York call on @KathyHochul to ensure that fossil fuel companies pay some of the costs of preparing NY for climate change. Sign the Superfund Act!
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It was wonderful to be with @SenatorDurbin, @ChrisCoons, @SenatorBaldwin, @RepSlotkin, and many other friends at this morning’s Democratic Senate Outreach and Steering Committee holiday reception! We look forward to working together in the 119th Congress.
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