Barbara Weinstein (she/her) is the associate director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, where she directs legislative policy. She is also the director of the Commission on Social Action of Reform Judaism.
Proposed by the Commission on Social Action of Reform Judaism after more than a year of study, consultation, and discussion, the resolution seeks to address the worsening effects of climate change.
The rise in antisemitism and hate speech on Twitter in recent months has been deeply concerning to us as Jews. Though social media platforms in general must do more to combat hate, Twitter has a particular responsibility to act in this moment.
On Tuesday evening, we launched the Reform Movement's Every Voice, Every Vote campaign, our nonpartisan initiative to strengthen democracy by encouraging and protecting voter participation. As if this effort was not urgent enough already, the leaked draft Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health Organization made clear that every issue of importance to our Movement is on the ballot this year, including abortion rights.
Even as we knew the Supreme Court was likely to undermine and even overturn abortion rights, to see the words in print in last night's leaked draft decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization is shocking and painful. Here's how you can take action now.
The URJ’s General Assembly will convene virtually on January 9, 2022. Delegates from congregations throughout North America will hear an inspiring keynote address by URJ president, Rabbi Rick Jacobs. The featured guest speaker, Author, Educator, and Interfaith Leader Dr. Eboo Patel, will give an address titled, “We Need To Build