Posted by in Uncategorized I am so proud to be part of the top 10 Reform Jewish moments of 2015. But I am prouder still that Reform Judaism continues to highlight the support and inclusion of LGBT people with the number one spot the transgender inclusion resolution passed at the URJ Biennial in Orlando and the CCAR’s transgender inclusion…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized From the founder of a nonprofit that offered support to women with breast cancer to the Jewish actor who played Spock on “Star Trek,” here are some of the Jews who left their mark before passing away this year. Source: Inspiring Jews who died in 2015
Posted by in fatih, Israel, judaism, Palestine, politics, Racism, Religion, tikkun olam, Uncategorized Reform Movement Leaders to PM Netanyahu: Help End Incitement 12/18/2015 PrintEmailShare Contact: Max Rosenblum or Jacob Kraus 202.387.2800 | news@rac.org Today, leaders of the Reform Jewish Movement addressed the following letter to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: Dear Prime Minister Netanyahu, In these troubling and difficult times, we have witnessed a worrying escalation of incitement…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized We sent this to PM Netanyahu: Stop the incitement to violence: Contact: Max Rosenblum or Jacob Kraus 202.387.2800 | news@rac.org Today, leaders of the Reform Jewish Movement addressed the following letter to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu:…Continue Reading http://ow.ly/W929X
Posted by in Uncategorized Baseball is America’s pastime. Football is America’s game. Racism is America’s plague. It’s time for the Washington football team to do the right thing and change their name and logo Source: Top Reform bodies renew call for Redskins to change name, logo
Posted by in fatih, Jews and Christmas, judaism, Religion, Uncategorized Wednesday I had the privilege and honor of attending the White House Chanukah Celebration as President of the Central Conference of American Rabbis. It was an inspiring experience to stand among the leaders of the Jewish community from all over the United States – rabbis, lay leaders, professionals of Jewish organizations, politicians, military leaders, Conservative, Orthodox, Reform and…Read more »
Posted by in fatih, judaism, multi-faith, politics, Racism, Religion, tikkun olam, Uncategorized We released this statement on behalf of the Central Conference of American Rabbis (the oldest and largest rabbinical organization in North American which I have the privilege of serving as President) today in response to the despicable and deplorable statements made by a political candidate. CCAR Statement Condemning Anti-Muslim Bigotry Tuesday, December 8, 2015 The…Read more »
Posted by in glbt, judaism, Religion, tikkun olam, Uncategorized Recently the Jewish Journal published an article by the ever controversial Dennis Prager who wrote a mean-spirited article about transgender people and in particular Rabbi Becky Silverstein- a transgender rabbi. He serves a Conservative congregation in Pasadena, CA and is an extraordinary role model to adults and children alike for his courage and Torah. I…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized @ReformRabbis newest resolution on #climatejustice. I am proud to serve as the Prez of the #CCAR #whatrabbisdo #tikkunolam
Posted by in Uncategorized Tonight come to a free event at Congregation Kol Ami! If you are a political junkie like I am then join me in a Conversation with Speaker Emeritus John A. Perez on the growing Latino vote and the upcoming year of political campaigns in California and our nation. All are welcome—at 7;30 pm 1200 N.…Read more »
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