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religious action center of reform judaism
Can Reform center’s new director maneuver in polarized D.C.?
Jewish Journal
January 8, 2015
With an agenda that has come to match almost perfectly with the priorities of the Democratic Party, the Reform movement’s Religious Action Center has not had an easy time of it in an increasingly polarized Washington.
Opposition continues despite new Boy Scout policy
Jewish Journal
June 19, 2013
In 2001, Temple Israel of Hollywood (TIOH) overwhelmingly decided to end its sponsorship of Cub Scout Pack 1300 to protest the Boy Scouts of America’s (BSA) policy banning openly gay scouts and leaders. It ended a nearly 50-year tradition of scouting at the Reform congregation.
Jewish religious, lay leaders join call to ban assault weapons
Jewish Journal
January 16, 2013
An interfaith alliance including Jewish religious and lay leaders is seeking a ban on assault weapons and high capacity ammunition magazines.
Jewish groups praise fiscal cliff deal, remain concerned about future cuts
Jewish Journal
January 3, 2013
While not totally satisfied with the results, many Jewish groups have come out in support of Congress’ last minute efforts to reach a fiscal cliff deal.
Jewish groups push for action on gun control
Jewish Journal
December 18, 2012
In the wake of the shooting rampage in Newtown, Conn., Jewish groups are looking to build alliances and back legislation to strengthen gun control laws.
Jewish groups ready to weigh in as Supreme Court considers same-sex marriage
Jewish Journal
December 11, 2012
With public acceptance of same-sex marriage growing, liberal Jewish groups are hoping the U.S. Supreme Court will strike down the Defense of Marriage Act that they have long opposed.
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