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Social Action
 
 

The Commission on Social Action of Reform Judaism assists congregations in establishing social action committees that will help them to apply ethical Judaic principles to contemporary issues. It oversees the work of Reform Judaism's Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism (RAC) in Washington, D.C. Read More.

 
 
Spotlight on Social Action  


Nothing But NetsSAVING KENYA, ONE NET AT A TIME
Rabbi Marla Feldman helped deliver insecticide-treated bed nets purchased through the Reform Movement's Nothing But Nets campaign to Dadaab, the world's largest refugee camp. READ MORE STORIES LIKE THIS. 

 
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Social Action Briefing

The RAC's Special Social Action Briefing, held on March 12, 2009 included an overview of the URJ Board members' Nothing But Nets trip to Dadaab, Kenya to deliver bednets with the UN Foundation, a conversation about "Greening Reform Judaism" and information about how congregations can deal with economic hardship. This Briefing is now available as an audio recording at the RAC Blog.

 

Social Action Tools and Resources  
Nothing But Nets
Malaria Bites -- Bite Back! Apply now for a Nothing But Nets Congregational Grant. Take action today!
Gulf Coast Volunteering: Roll Up Your Sleeves in the Big Easy!
Resources to help organize volunteer trips: sample itineraries, educational materials and stories from the field and more.
Economic Justice Initiative
Mobilize your community to bring issues of economic justice to the top of the political agenda.
Support Sudanese Refugees in Israel
Help the Israel Movement for Progressive Judaism (IMPJ) care for Sudanese refugees who are now living in Israel.
Children of Abraham: Jews and Muslims in Conversation
To work toward global understanding and religious harmony, Jewish and Muslim communities must work toward mutual understanding and productive engagement.
Health Care for All
A Movement-wide effort to advocate for health care reform in every state.
Additional Resources  
Just Congregations
Congregation-based community organizing helps build community by bringing collective power to successfully combat injustice.
Reform Jewish Voice of New York State (RJV)
Promoting New York state legislation and government action that address the root causes of social and economic injustice.
 


Commission on Social Action of Reform Judaism
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