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Health Care Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism

WebFor decades, the Reform Jewish Movement has been at the forefront of advocacy on behalf of universal health care. Millions of Americans live without health insurance, and attacks …

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Jewish Values and Mental Health

WebIndeed, Judaism acknowledges a distinction between mental and physical health, but our tradition treats them on an equal plane, recognizing that both a healthy body and a …

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Jewish Organizations' Letter to 118th Congress for Jewish …

WebFebruary 28, 2024, WASHINGTON - In celebration of Jewish Disability Advocacy Day 2024, the Union for Reform Judaism, Jewish Federations of North America, Network of Jewish …

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Discrimination in Health Care Religious Action Center of Reform …

WebAll people should be able to access health care without fear of discrimination. However, the Trump administration has proposed multiple policies to repeal critical civil …

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An Update on the Current State(s) of Reproductive Rights

WebAlly Karpel is a rising second-year rabbinical student at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in Los Angeles. Prior to rabbinical school she ran the …

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Jewish Values: Public Health & the Environment Religious Action

WebEverything that God creates and sustains is the embodiment of the Divine, including ourselves. Therefore, we have an obligation to treat God’s creation as holy vessels. This …

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Mental Health Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism

WebMental illness affects millions of Americans; in fact, 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. experience mental illness annually while 1 in 6 U.S. youth aged 6-17 experience a serious mental …

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Jewish Values and Position of the Reform Movement: …

WebThe Reform Movement's advocacy around reproductive rights is grounded in careful reading of text and tradition. The rabbis teach that life is sacred, and held that the life and well …

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Background on Mental Health

WebBackground on Mental Health. According to the American Psychiatric Association, an estimated 26.2 percent of Americans ages 18 and older (about 1 in 4 adults) suffer from …

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Awaiting the Final Decision: Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health

WebThough a draft decision has already leaked, before the summer is over, the Supreme Court will issue a final ruling in the case Dobbs v.Jackson Women's Health …

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RAC Reads: Mountains Beyond Mountains Discussion Guide

WebMountains Beyond Mountains tells the story of Dr. Paul Farmer, founder of the international NGO Partners in Health, as he works to heal disease and fight poverty in some of the …

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Mountains Beyond Mountains: The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, …

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Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner

WebRabbi Jonah Dov Pesner (he/him) serves as the Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism and has led the Religious Action Center since 2015. Rabbi Pesner also …

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Reform Movement Leaders Denounce the Supreme Court’s …

WebWASHINGTON – In response to the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v.Jackson Women’s Health Organization overturning a half century of judicial precedent …

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Rabbi David Saperstein to be Honored by President Biden at …

WebRabbi David Saperstein, Director Emeritus of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism (RAC), will be honored as a “Uniter” at today’s historic United We Stand …

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Urgency of Now: Transgender Rights Campaign

WebTransgender and gender non-conforming individuals face discrimination in employment, housing, education, and other facets of daily life. Members of the …

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Mental Health Services for Students Act 2023-2024

Web1. Talking Points. Mental Health Services for Students Act. 2023-2024. General Talking Points • Mental health is equally as important as physical health but is often stigmatized …

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Combating Voter Suppression • Toolkit

WebUnion for Reform Judaism | 633 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017 | 212-650-4000 Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism | 2027 Massachusetts Avenue NW, …

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Irving J. Fain Social Action Awards 2013 5773

WebIrving J. Fain Social ActionAwards2013 Models of Outstanding Synagogue Social Action Programs 5773 Active commitment to social justice is a hallmark of Reform Judaism.

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Mental Health Services for Students Act 2022-2023

Web3 • If your Senator cosponsored the bill in the 117th Congress (their name is on the cosponsor list below): I thank the Senator for cosponsoring the Mental Health Services …

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Modern-Day Plagues of Injustice and Inequality

WebANTISEMITISM AND RELIGIOUS BIGOTRY Antisemitism is a direct, present threat to the Jewish people. It is inherently intertwined with the continuing rise of hate and white …

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