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Health Insurance Union for Reform Judaism

WebTherefore, the Union for Reform Judaism resolves to: Advance the goals and values identified in previous Union resolutions by. Beginning immediately to support, or where …

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Health Care and Health Insurance Union for Reform Judaism

WebJudaism teaches us that when there is a way to alleviate suffering, not to do so is to deny our responsibility to humankind. The question "Am I my brother's keeper?" has always …

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Reform of the Health Care System Union for Reform Judaism

WebReform of the Health Care System. Two central ideas underlie the abiding Jewish commitment to provide health care to all of God's children. The first is Judaism's …

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Health Care Decisions on Dying Union for Reform Judaism

WebReaffirm that in accordance with Jewish tradition each individual has the ethical, moral and legal right to make his own or her own health care decisions, and that such right …

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Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner Union for Reform Judaism

WebRabbi Jonah Dov Pesner serves as the Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism. He has led the Religious Action Center since 2015. Rabbi Pesner …

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Women's Health Union for Reform Judaism

WebAdopted at the 62nd General Assembly October, 1993 San Francisco, CA Background Our tradition teaches us that life and health are precious and that it is the …

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Vaccinating the Most Vulnerable Requires Proactive …

WebJudaism’s foremost physician made clear that providing healthcare to the community is fundamentally connected to the spiritual and moral health of society. Nine …

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A Jewish Values Matrix for Dealing with a Time of Illness

Web1. Pikuach Nefesh / Saving a Life. This is the most important Jewish value. Our sacred texts teach that we can forgo almost any commandment or prohibition in …

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Traumatic Brain Injury Union for Reform Judaism

WebAdopted by the Union for Reform Judaism Board of Trustees June 1, 2008 Submitted by the Commission on Social Action of Reform Judaism and the Committee on Jewish Family …

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World Health Organization Union for Reform Judaism

WebBoard of Trustees May 1979 New York An essential instrument in humanity's struggle against the ravages of disease is the cooperation of all countries through the World …

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The Fight for Maternal Healthcare in Texas

WebThe Fight for Maternal Healthcare in Texas. June 1, 2023 Emily Bourgeois. L’Dor V’Dor: The RAC-TX Campaign Against Maternal Mortality formally launched on …

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Social Progress Union for Reform Judaism

WebThe Jewish tradition is distinguished by its sensitive concern for the poor, the weak, the sick, the elderly, the disinherited, and the stranger at the gate, both at home and overseas. …

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URJ Immersive Youth Programs: Wellness Protocols

WebThe URJ is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all our programs and communities. Among our most cherished Jewish values is the imperative for preserving life and …

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Fetal Tissue Resolution Union for Reform Judaism

WebBackground Fetal tissue is a unique substance that has been constructively used in medical research for at least sixty years. Cultures of fetal kidney cells were used in the 1950s to …

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Say Hello to the New Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and

WebFebruary is Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month (JDAIM), a unified initiative to raise disability awareness and support efforts to foster …

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The Mitzvah of (Safely) Nurturing Community Today

WebOur Jewish tradition places a very high value on creating and nurturing community. In this time of imposed social isolation this is so challenging to do – but for …

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7 Things to Know About Jewish Genetic Diseases

WebRabbi Peter E. Kasdan (he/him), rabbi emeritus of Temple Emanu-El of West Essex in Livingston, NJ, is the rabbinic advisor to the Canavan Foundation and the Jewish …

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4 Ways We Can Resolve to Be More Hospitable in 2019

WebHere are four ways to start 2019 on the right track and maintain momentum throughout the year and beyond. 1. Set clear goals. Setting clear goals is the …

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Resolution on Mandatory Immunization Laws

WebTHEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Union for Reform Judaism: Affirms that in the case of mandatory immunizations, pikuach nefesh and refu'ah bedukah are our guiding …

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Establishing a Comprehensive System of Care for Persons with …

WebBackground While the definitions and terms are varied, we here refer to both persons defined as having a diagnosable mental disorder and those with a serious mental illness, …

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Taking Care of One Another is a Core Jewish Value

WebTaking Care of One Another is a Core Jewish Value. February 22, 2016 Naomi Gurt Lind. “Kol Yisrael arevim zeh la-zeh.”. All Jews are responsible for one …

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