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. which pursues social justice and religious liberty by mobilizing the American Jewish community and serving as its advocate in the capital of the United States.
The Commission on Social Action and the Religious Action Center implement the policy positions of the Union for Reform Judaism and CCAR.
Join Nothing But Nets, the global campaign to save lives by preventing the spread of malaria throughout sub-Saharan Africa. A $10 donation goes towards the purchase and distribution of a family bed net. Save a life and make a difference.
Israel at 60 Program Guide: Rejoice, Reflect, Renew ARZA has created a Program Guide to help your community rejoice on the sacred occasion of Israel's 60th year of independence, reflect on our loving, and at times complex, relationship with Israel and renew our connection to Israel and the Jewish People. Check out the Gemilut Chasadim - Israel & the Social Action Agenda section for program ideas, educational tools and more!
Just Congregations The Just Congregations Initiative is an effort to engage synagogues in local congregation-based community organizing to build relationships and bring collective power to successfully combat injustice.
Reform Jewish Voice of New York State Reform Jewish Voice of New York State (RJV) promotes state legislation and governmental actions that address the root causes of social and economic injustice and advance religious tolerance and human dignity throughout New York.
Health Care for All "The time has long since passed when our leaders should have done what every other advanced country has somehow managed to do: provide all its citizens with essential health care." - Rabbi Yoffie.
Children of Abraham: Jews and Muslims in Conversation "In our increasingly interconnected and interdependent world, we can ill afford to segregate ourselves within our mosques and synagogues. Rather, we must educate ourselves and each other, thus taking a necessary first step toward global understanding and religious harmony." - Rabbi Yoffie.
Act Now for Darfur! Check out our materials, program resources and divestment information for your congregation.
2007 Irving J. Fain Award Winners Looking for inspirational social action programs? View past and present winners of the Irving J. Fain Award for Models of Outstanding Synagogue Social Action Programs!
Support Sudanese Refugees in Israel Over 2,000 refugees have fled to Israel seeking a safe haven from the violence in Darfur. These refugees have faced unimaginable horrors both in their home countries and in their dangerous journey to Israel. Keren B'Kavod is a project of the Israel Movement for Progressive Judaism. Keren B'Kavod provides care packages to refugees - including blankets, linens, toiletries, baby supplies, clothing and food. The cost per package is $75 USD. A second project, Israeli Roofs, helps underwrite the cost of housing for Sudanese refugees. It costs approximately $4,000 to provide two families shelter for three months. Click hereto find out how YOU can get involved.
"The Union resolves to commend our service women and men (and their families) who have answered duty's call and served our nation honorably... and who have earned our respect and gratitude and that of the American people..." - 2005 Resolution on the War in Iraq
Taking a cue Temple Solel of Cardiff by the Sea, CA, the 2007 Union for Reform Judaism Biennial Conference engaged delegates through a hands-on service project, Adopt a US Serviceperson. This project offers supportive Americans the opportunity to express our gratitude and encouragement to our deployed troops. Delegates were encouraged to pack care packages, write letters of encouragement and send warm wishes to US military personnel in Iraq and Afghanistan.
