As URJ President, Rabbi Rick Jacobs, looks out on the NY Harbor from the Museum of Jewish Heritage, he offers a special Rosh HaShanah message... May we see peace, wholeness, and better days ahead for all. L’Shanah Tovah!

We are horrified by the violent attack on Charlie Kirk today in Utah. Yet again, the scourge of gun violence has caused terrible harm. We are praying for Mr. Kirk’s well-being and full recovery. Political violence has no place in our culture. (1/2)

We are praying for all those injured in today’s terror attack in Jerusalem. May the memories of those murdered be a blessing and may their loved ones find comfort amidst their horrific loss.

We are heartbroken by the tragic shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis. We pray for a refuah shleimah (a complete healing) for the injured and mourn the two children who were killed. May their loved ones find comfort, and may their memories forever be a blessing.

As the Supreme Court term concludes, we are alarmed by the ways in which the Court's decisions have stripped critical protections for vulnerable groups, including LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, women, low-income individuals, and others.

The RAC and @wrj1913.bsky.social condemn the Supreme Court decision blocking South Carolina Medicaid recipients from accessing Planned Parenthood. We'll continue to mobilize to protect everyone’s right to quality, affordable, and accessible health care. Read our statement: rac.org/press-room/r...

We are deeply disappointed by #SCOTUS' decision in US v. Skrmetti upholding Tennessee’s ban on essential medical care for trans youth. The Court's failure to protect families' rights to make health care decisions will harm countless youth & opens the door to further attacks on fundamental freedoms.

For the second week in a row, first in CA and now in NYC, federal law enforcement has handcuffed an elected public servant asking questions about immigration enforcement. Now is the time for every person to be asking questions…

It was wonderful to join @maya4rights.bsky.social, @booker.senate.gov, and interfaith leaders at Wednesday’s @civilrightsorg.bsky.social 75th Anniversary event. During divisive times, it’s so important to gather across lines of difference and be in solidarity.

Vote Reform received the most votes in the 2025 US #WorldZionistCongress elections--the most EVER received by a slate in WZC history. Especially in this vulnerable time, we'll use this to keep pushing for releasing the hostages and maintaining the security of Israel as a Jewish & democratic State.

On the news last night I condemned the brutal antisemitic attacks in Colorado and DC, calling on all people to stand up against violence against Jews, even as we protect democracy and the rule of law. vimeo.com/1090224213/a...

More horror, more sorrow. May #shavuot give us strength and inspiration

We are closely following the details of what appears to have been an intentional attack against peaceful Jewish protesters in Boulder, CO. As we begin the holiday of Shavuot, our hearts are with the Boulder Jewish community.

Absolutely devastated by the murders of these two passionate, loving young people - may Sarah and Yaron’s memories be for a blessing

As the Court prepares to hear arguments on President Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenship, we urge the justices to uphold this right guaranteed by the 14th Amendment. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/17/u...

Proud of our statement on protecting Jewish safety & democratic values. Similarly, I’m deeply concerned by the deportation & imprisonment of Armando Abrego Garcia. The govt said in court that he was deported due to an administrative error but is stonewalling his return to the U.S. & his family. 1/2

On March 7, 1965, Rep. John Lewis bravely crossed the Edmund Pettus Bridge to advance the sacred cause of civil rights. 60 years after Bloody Sunday, we honor his dedication to fulfilling the promise of America by celebrating the reintroduction of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.

We mourn Dr. Hazel N. Dukes, a champion of social justice in New York and nationwide, tireless civil rights advocate, and a dear friend to the Jewish people. My predecessor Rabbi Saperstein and I together served alongside Hazel for nearly 40 years on the NAACP board. May her memory be a blessing.

For the first time ever, the RAC is joining forces with 30+ Jewish justice organizations to harness the power of tzedakah to fuel tzedek. Give now: RAC.org/JJGD

We join the people of Israel and millions more around the world in mourning the heartbreaking loss of Shiri, Ariel, & Kfir Bibas, who were brutally murdered by Hamas after they were kidnapped on October 7.

We're outraged by President Trump's executive orders targeting the transgender community. These actions will harm clergy, congregants, young people, staff members, and others within our Reform Movement and beyond. Read our statement and find advocacy and inclusion resources rac.org/press-room/r...