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

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Discrimination in Health Care Religious Action Center of …

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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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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Position of the Reform Movement on Mental Health

WebMental health is an important issue for the Reform Movement. In 2001, the URJ passed a resolution titled, "Establishing a Comprehensive System of Care for Persons with Mental …

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Jewish Values: Public Health & the Environment

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 …

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Background on Healthcare Religious Action Center of …

WebThe United States is one of only two fully industrialized countries, along with South Africa, that do not ensure that all citizens have health insurance, either through a national …

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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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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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Reproductive Health and Rights

WebThe RAC is partnering with Women of Reform Judaism on the WRJ-RAC Reproductive Health & Rights Campaign to provide an organizing structure for congregations, …

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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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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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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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Reproductive Justice Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism

WebThe Reproductive Justice Movement is a contemporary movement and a framework coined by 12 visionary Black women in 1994 that centers the voices and …

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

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Mental Health Services for Students Act 2022-2023

Web3 • All other Senators: I urge the Senator to cosponsor the Mental Health Services for Students Act (S.1841 in the 117th Congress) when it is reintroduced in the 118th …

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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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Mental Health Services for Students Act 2022-2023

Web3 Senate Cosponsors of the Mental Health Services for Students Act (S.1841) ^=Sponsor (introduced the bill) *=Original Cosponsor (cosponsored as soon as the bill was introduced)

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The Reform Movement’s 2020 Internal Voter Engagement …

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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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Combating Voter Suppression • Toolkit

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