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The Union for Reform Judaism represents a vibrant network of 825 Reform synagogues across North America, which foster serious Jewish learning, sacred community, and prophetic justice. As the central address for this congregational network, the URJ speaks on behalf of the entire Reform Movement on a wide range of topics ranging from Jewish observance and ritual, community relations, social justice and much more.

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Protecting Civil Rights

Reform Jewish Leader Joins Interfaith Call on Congress for Bold Legislation to Protect the Civil Rights of all Americans

Contact: Laura Frank, lfrank@urj.org, 267-234-1497
Today, Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner, Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism and Senior Vice President of the Union for Reform Judaism, joined the interfaith, multi-racial Poor People's Campaign A Call for Moral Revival to speak with Congress on behalf of the Union for Reform Judaism, the Central Conference of American Rabbis, and the wider Reform Movement ,and ask that they renew their commitment to pass bold legislation which protects the civil rights of all Americans.
RAC Press Release
Rabbi Jonah Pesner

Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner Appointed to DHS’s Faith-Based Security Advisory Council

Contact: Laura Frank, lfrank@urj.org, 267-234-1497
Yesterday, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the appointment of Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner, director of the Religious Action Center (RAC), to the Faith-Based Security Advisory Council. The council, which consists of twenty-five of the nation's most distinguished faith leaders, will advise the secretary of homeland security on the needs of the faith community relating to security and preparedness matters.
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COVID-19

Reform Jewish Movement Expresses Disappointment in President Biden’s Recent Remarks on COVID-19

Contact: Laura Frank, lfrank@urj.org, 267-234-1497
In response to President Biden's declaration on 60 Minutes that the COVID-19 pandemic is over, Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner, Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, released the following statement on behalf of the Union for Reform Judaism, the Central Conference of American Rabbis, and the wider Reform Movement Institutions.
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Immigration Justice

Reform Jewish Leader Joins Interfaith Response to Cruel and Inhumane Immigration Tactics

Contact: Laura Frank, lfrank@urj.org, 267-234-1497
Today, Barbara Weinstein, Director of the Commission on Social Action of Reform Judaism, joined a press conference with a range of faith leaders to call out the cruel and inhumane immigration tactics, initiated in recent weeks by Governors Greg Abbot (TX), Doug Ducey (AZ), and now Ron DeSantis (FL), transporting asylum seekers and other migrants to Washington, D.C., the New York metropolitan area, and now Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts.