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class="short-list listgold"> <ul> <li>March 13, 2025<br /><a href="/cmsb/uploads/a-purim-call-for-justice.pdf" target="_blank"> A Purim Call for Justice</a> </li> <li>January 21, 2025<br /><a href="/cmsb/uploads/post_inauguration_message_from_the_rra_leadership.pdf" target="_blank"> Post-Inauguration Message from the RRA Leadership</a> </li> <li>April 14, 2024<br /><a href="https://www.reconstructingjudaism.org/news/in-response-to-irans-attack-on-israel/" target="_blank"> In response to Iran's attack on Israel</a> </li> <li>February 14, 2024<br /><a href="/cmsb/uploads/draft-release.pdf" target="_blank"> At Atlanta Convention, Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association to Celebrate 50th Anniversary, Install New President </a> </li> <li>November 27, 2023<br /><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/19XvA__FxqOMGOzlEgLG5OyKPF8ca_hzVdygFqPM9mzM/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> Reconstructing Judaism and the RRA condemn the attack on Palestinians in Vermont</a> </li> <li>October 7, 2023<br /><a href="https://www.reconstructingjudaism.org/news/statement-on-todays-horrific-attacks-on-israel/" target="_blank"> Reconstructing Judaism and the Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association Statement on Today’s Horrific Attacks on Israel</a> </li> <li>July 27, 2023<br /><a href="https://www.reconstructingjudaism.org/news/jewish-groups-to-the-biden-administration-help-protect-israel-from-its-governments-irresponsible-actions/" target="_blank"> Jewish Groups to the Biden Administration: Help Protect Israel from its Government’s Irresponsible Actions</a> </li> <li>July 26, 2023<br /><a href="https://www.reconstructingjudaism.org/news/reconstructing-judaism-the-rra-signs-on-to-open-letter-supporting-the-full-inclusion-of-all-lgbtqia-youth/" target="_blank"> The RRA Signs on to Open Letter Supporting the Full Inclusion of All LGBTQIA+ Youth</a> </li> <li>July 25, 2023<br /><a href="https://www.reconstructingjudaism.org/news/reconstructing-judaism-and-the-rra-strongly-condemn-knesset-bill/" target="_blank"> Reconstructing Judaism and the RRA Strongly Condemn Knesset Bill</a> </li> <li>July 18, 2023<br /><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d2C7lTGE7G_dhZcH7mXQEgSYZJYPWHtDO_O0HX5WpK8/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> 230 Religious Leaders Support Pope Francis and Call for Diplomacy Now to end war in Ukraine</a> </li> <li>June 15, 2023<br /><a href="https://www.reconstructingjudaism.org/news/call-for-a-commission-to-study-and-develop-reparation-proposals-by-juneteenth/" target="_blank"> Call for a Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals by Juneteenth</a> </li> <li>May 30, 2023<br /><a href="https://www.reconstructingjudaism.org/news/reconstructing-judaism-joins-progressive-israel-network-in-welcoming-u-s-national-strategy-to-counter-antisemitism/" target="_blank"> The Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association joins Progressive Israel Network in welcoming U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism </a> </li> <li>March 15, 2023<br /><a href="https://therra.org/cmsb/uploads/rra-statement-willow-oil.pdf" target="_blank"> RRA Statement on Alaskan Oil Drilling</a> </li> <li>March 6, 2023<br /><a href="https://www.progressiveisraelnetwork.org/american-jewish-organizations-call-to-shun-bezalel-smotrich/" target="_blank"> Reconstructing Judaism and the Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association join call on American Jewish organizations to refuse to host Smotrich</a> </li> <li>February 28, 2023<br /><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eT9FGrG7E040c4l3dZOhKvj8xJfBIqApHzu-o-GpDpY/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> Shootings, Raids, Killings, and a Pogrom – Responding to Current Violence in Israel and Palestine</a> </li> <li>January 30, 2023<br /><a href="https://www.reconstructingjudaism.org/news/100-jewish-groups-sign-onto-open-letter-to-elon-musk-on-twitter-antisemitism/" target="_blank"> 100+ Jewish groups sign onto open letter to Elon Musk on Twitter antisemitism</a> </li> <li>December 9, 2022<br /><a href="https://sites.google.com/view/jewishrohingyajusticenetwork/jrjn-statement-on-genocide-prevention-day" target="_blank"> Jewish Rohingya Justice Network Statement on Genocide Prevention Day</a> </li> <li>November 16, 2022<br /><a href="https://wupj.org/news/2022/11/54957/statement-wupj-statement-on-formation-of-new-israeli-government/" target="_blank"> Statement on the Formation of a New Israeli Government</a> </li> <li>September 15, 2022<br /><a href="https://bit.ly/3vU9x1x" target="_blank"> The RRA is proud to announce that we are a founding partner of the Jewish Climate Leadership Coalition</a> </li> <li>August 24, 2022<br /><a href="https://www.reconstructingjudaism.org/news/recon-movement-solidarity-with-israeli-orgs" target="_blank"> Reconstructionist movement in solidarity with Israeli organizations protesting raids on Palestinian human rights groups</a> </li> <li>June 24, 2022<br /><a href="/cmsb/uploads/june-23-gun-statement.pdf" target="_blank"> Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association Laments SCOTUS’s Overthrow of State Gun Bans</a> </li> <li>November 1, 2021<br /><a href="https://www.reconstructingjudaism.org/news/calling-gantz-reconsider-designation-palestinian-human-rights-and-civil-society-groups" target="_blank"> Calling on Gantz to reconsider designation of Palestinian human rights and civil society groups as “terrorists”</a> </li> <li>May 14, 2021<br /><a href="https://www.reconstructingjudaism.org/news/statement-spiraling-violence-between-israelis-and-palestinians" target="_blank"> Statement on the Spiraling Violence between Israelis and Palestinians</a> </li> <li>May 12, 2021<br /><a href="https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/programs/energy-justice/pdfs/2021-5-12_600-Group-Letter-for-RES.pdf" target="_blank"> RRA Joins Letter urging Congressional leadership to enact a federal Renewable Energy Standard</a> </li> <li>April 22, 2021<br /><a href="https://www.reconstructingjudaism.org/news/accountability-one-step-toward-justice-response-verdict-murder-george-floyd" target="_blank"> Accountability is One Step Toward Justice: Response to a Verdict in the Murder of George Floyd</a> </li> <li>April 14, 2021<br /><a href="/cmsb/uploads/jrjn-letter-to-sec-of-state-blinken_april-14.pdf" target="_blank"> JRJN Letter to Sec. of State Blinken on the Rohingya </a> </li> <li>April 12, 2021<br /><a href="/cmsb/uploads/2021-4-12-pandemic-statement-final.pdf" target="_blank"> Faith Organizations' Statement Regarding State Legislation Granting Religious Exemptions to Emergency Orders</a> </li> <li>April 8, 2021<br /><a href="https://therra.org/cmsb/uploads/rra-adopts-resolutions-on-reparations-for-racial-injustice.pdf" target="_blank"> Reconstructionist Rabbis Call For Reparations for Racial Injustice Take Strong Stands on Climate Action and Opioid Crisis</a> </li> <li>March 18, 2021<br /><a href="https://www.reconstructingjudaism.org/news/statement-condemning-atlanta-attack" target="_blank"> Statement Condemning Atlanta Attack</a> </li> <li>March 16, 2021<br /><a href="https://www.keshetonline.org/our-work/lgbtqrights/the-equality-act/" target="_blank"> RRA Joins Keshet's Equality Act campaign</a> </li> <li>March 4, 2021<br /><a href="https://www.reconstructingjudaism.org/news/welcome-israeli-supreme-court-ruling-non-orthodox-conversions?fbclid=IwAR1H8hIwaGslyUbizSgsMHCizpw9jTWe5FsGm4A7lS94GS90kNdSH7n491o" target="_blank"> A Welcome Israeli Supreme Court Ruling on Non-Orthodox Conversions</a> </li> <li>March 2, 2021<br /><a href="/cmsb/uploads/jewish-org-vote-rec-house-hr-1.pdf" target="_blank"> RRA Joins Statement in Support of the For the People Act (H.R. 1/S. 1) </a> </li> <li>February 25, 2021<br /><a href="https://www.jewishpublicaffairs.org/american-jewish-organizations-condemn-military-rule-in-burma-call-for-u-s-action/" target="_blank"> RRA joins American Jewish Organizations in Condemning Military Rule in Burma</a> </li> <li>February 19, 2021<br /><a href="https://www.reconstructingjudaism.org/news/israel-statement-february-21" target="_blank"> Reconstructing Judaism and the Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association join chorus of Jewish voices opposing KKL-JNF plan to purchase West Bank land to expand settlements</a> </li> <li>February 24, 2028<br /><a href="https://therra.org/index.php" target="_blank"> sfd</a> </li> <li>February 5, 2021<br /><a href="https://www.reconstructingjudaism.org/news/israel-covid-19-vaccine-west-bank-gaza-statement" target="_blank"> In support of Israeli organizations urging their government to provide immediate access to the COVID-19 vaccination in the West Bank and Gaza</a> </li> <li>January 19, 2021<br /><a href="https://craneprevention.org/2020/12/05/relocation-of-the-rohingya/" target="_blank"> RRA Signs onto Statement on the Relocation of the Rohingya</a> </li> <li>January 13, 2021<br /><a href="https://foodandwaterwatch.org/sites/default/files/final_biden_shutoffs_eo_letter_.pdf" target="_blank"> RRA Joins Letter Urging Federal Utilities Shutoffs Moratorium</a> </li> <li>January 12, 2021<br /><a href="https://www.reconstructingjudaism.org/news/progressive-israel-network-groups-oppose-codification-ihra-working-definition-antisemitism" target="_blank"> Progressive Israel Network Groups Oppose Codification of IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism, Citing Strong Potential for Misuse</a> </li> <li>January 11, 2021<br /><a href="/cmsb/uploads/reconstructionist-priorities-for-biden-harris-transition-team-(1).pdf" target="_blank"> Reconstructionist Movement offers Priorities for the Biden-Harris Transition Team</a> </li> <li>December 15, 2020<br /><a href="/cmsb/uploads/drone-warfare-a-religious-and-moral-perspective-2020.pdf" target="_blank"> RRA Joins Interfaith letter on Drone Warfare: A Religious and Moral Perspective</a> </li> </ul> </div> </div>   <div class="content col-md-3 col-md-offset-2 col-md-push-2" >  <h3>Rabbis in the World</h3> <div class="short-list listgold"> <ul> <li>November 27, 2023<br /><a href="https://religionnews.com/2023/11/27/fighting-antisemitism-and-islamophobia-in-one-breath/" target="_blank"> Fighting antisemitism and Islamophobia in one breath</a> </li> <li>September 20, 2023<br /><a href="https://commonwealthmagazine.org/opinion/my-jewish-faith-spurs-me-to-back-prison-moratorium/" target="_blank"> My Jewish faith spurs me to back prison moratorium</a> </li> <li>June 9, 2023<br /><a href="https://forward.com/news/549996/wildfire-smoke-climate-anxiety-chaplain/" target="_blank"> Feeling anxious about wildfire smoke? Here’s advice from a climate change chaplain</a> </li> <li>May 31, 2023<br /><a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/opinion/commentary/story/2023-06-02/opinion-san-diego-rabbi-transgender-laws-jewish-religion-faith" target="_blank"> Opinion: I’m a rabbi with a gender fluid child. Here’s why anti-trans laws are against my religion.</a> </li> <li>May 24, 2023<br /><a href="https://www.jewishexponent.com/consider-how-revelation-happens/" target="_blank"> Consider How Revelation Happens</a> </li> <li>May 17, 2023<br /><a href="https://www.jewishexponent.com/you-should-know-rabbi-kami-knapp-schechter/" target="_blank"> You Should Know…Rabbi Kami Knapp Schechter</a> </li> <li>May 12, 2023<br /><a href="https://www.kveller.com/a-prayer-for-those-hoping-to-become-a-mom/" target="_blank"> A Prayer for Those Hoping to Become a Mom</a> </li> <li>May 11, 2023<br /><a href="https://jewishstandard.timesofisrael.com/manna-hunger-and-counting-the-omer/" target="_blank"> Manna, hunger, and counting the omer</a> </li> <li>May 12, 2023<br /><a href="https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/2023/05/12/rabbi-dennis-sasso-retires-from-beth-el-zedeck-after-almost-50-years/70199985007/" target="_blank"> Rabbi Dennis Sasso, 'bridge-builder' and 'truth-teller,' retires from Beth-El Zedeck</a> </li> <li>May 5, 2023<br /><a href="https://jewishjournal.com/community/358377/rabbis-of-la-rabbi-amy-bernstein-the-returning-reconstructionist/" target="_blank"> Rabbi Amy Bernstein: The Returning Reconstructionist</a> </li> <li>May 1, 2023<br /><a href="https://sapirjournal.org/israel-at-75/2023/05/israel-is-in-danger-of-losing-american-jewry/?utm_source=Jewish+Insider&utm_medium=Email" target="_blank"> Israel Is in Danger of Losing American Jewry</a> </li> <li>April 19, 2023<br /><a href="https://www.ynetnews.com/magazine/article/hytvzepm3" target="_blank"> For American Jews, marking Israel's 75th anniversary got complicated</a> </li> <li>April 2, 2023<br /><a href="https://www.jta.org/2023/04/02/ideas/from-how-to-to-why-bother-michael-strassfeld-writes-a-new-guide-to-being-jewish?mpweb=1161-55895-690644&utm_source=JTA_Maropost&utm_campaign=JTA_DB&utm_medium=email" target="_blank"> From ‘how to’ to ‘why bother?’: Michael Strassfeld writes a new guide to being Jewish</a> </li> <li>March 15, 2023<br /><a href="https://www.jewishexponent.com/you-should-know-rabbi-elyssa-cherney/" target="_blank"> You Should Know…Rabbi Elyssa Cherney</a> </li> <li>March 15, 2023<br /><a href="https://www.hadassahmagazine.org/2023/03/07/the-essence-of-judaism-disrupting-it/" target="_blank"> The Essence of Judaism? Disrupting It.</a> </li> <li>February 24, 2023<br /><a href="https://www.wbez.org/stories/evanston-rabbi-responds-to-day-of-hate/199e1ff8-6a74-4096-89cb-15783c74c601?preview=1677273782990&fbclid=IwAR15IF6mzWLS9iwRQmXA5aXn1kjA3RhXrbkL8Et0Cx97g86LM9FGfBpI_3o" target="_blank"> Evanston Rabbi responds to planned ‘day of hate’</a> </li> <li>February 7, 2023<br /><a href="https://www.masslive.com/living/2023/02/jewish-family-service-of-western-massachusetts-sees-change-of-leadership-maxine-stein-retires-rabbi-james-greene-succeeds.html" target="_blank"> Rabbi James Greene becomes CEO of Jewish Family Service of Western Massachusetts</a> </li> <li>January 5, 2023<br /><a href="https://forward.com/news/530750/jewish-cremation-rabbis-burial/" target="_blank"> Rabbi Elyse Wechterman: More and more Jews are choosing cremation.</a> </li> <li>September 25, 2022<br /><a href="https://www.jta.org/2022/09/25/opinion/high-holiday-prayers-not-working-for-you-try-remixing-metaphors" target="_blank"> Rabbi Toba Spitzer in JTA: High Holiday prayers not working for you? Try remixing metaphors.</a> </li> <li>July 30, 2021<br /><a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/07/30/president-biden-announces-intent-to-nominate-and-appoint-leaders-to-serve-in-key-religious-affairs-roles/" target="_blank"> Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum appointed by President Biden to United States Commission on International Religious Freedom</a> </li> <li>May 27, 2021<br /><a href="https://www.npr.org/2021/05/27/1000780717/examining-american-jews-relationship-with-israel-zionism?fbclid=IwAR3gPxy9YGNUO7HiQ8eD_IyrK7uLt2nuiQl1dMzPZ9Kqqmv8--MaBxiODTE" target="_blank"> Rabbi Miriam Grossman on NPR: Examining American Jews' Relationship With Israel, Zionism</a> </li> <li>April 19, 2021<br /><a href="https://ejewishphilanthropy.com/ill-be-your-queer-rabbi-if-youll-be-my-russian-jew/?fbclid=IwAR28GWgwLV0kRtLQC4j6ewR49M97esJwZ5AqLV3_VKAkKPqV_mMEsHab9QU" target="_blank"> Rabbi Isabel de Koninck in EJewish Philanthropy: I’ll be your queer Rabbi If you’ll be my Russian Jew</a> </li> <li>February 2, 2021<br /><a href="https://forward.com/news/463445/from-twisted-sister-to-the-pulpit-a-deaf-rabbi-finds-his-place-in-a/?utm_source=PostUp&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Daily%20Newsletter%20USE%20THIS%20ONE&utm_maildate=02%2F04%2F2021&fbclid=IwAR3GwKQYxqEUpoZHe63zIe6l9AGrjJcUMzQDQ26RxiFRPJ9wGQ3NsV1Cs78" target="_blank"> Rabbi Darby Leigh: From Twisted Sister to the Pulpit</a> </li> <li>December 7, 2020<br /><a href="https://news.wttw.com/2020/12/07/how-faith-groups-are-bringing-sermons-screens-holiday-season" target="_blank"> Rabbi Rachel Weiss Creates Meaningful Ways to Celebrate Hanukkah online</a> </li> <li>October 30, 2020<br /><a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Flgbthistorymonth.com%2Fdeborah-waxman%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0QhHhq5qX9g12FLaZ5bMl3qsszl4XbDHtU0JFKAGyBeDqulYpc-ph-3Aw&h=AT1emPYnstHlhdZe77vvw6Kx-IfPAQEwHQJjUgqMZBUaqOcLSKLZunoQ3g8jJyDg4ATuh1BOnbbjCH_WWtLGZUyu3gXGZWCz_wb7YzPIALN75wmxeAI_M_gJl8g-ctU3uLiZGekcbFh_7fd6F06rBxL3Aw&__tn__=-UK-y-R&c[0]=AT29-Kx0hmMgay93LPQsFYN5LS_7elU3Vd3msw7zvfswhcDL8QwXImLwq2uhy0W5_YhzM5GZsEAljTIREE2ZG9fFMeDhiFch-Gx9NVLiGIE18DsLdDzR78vwp1yrnk-EOQfpTHQ6nzUY1f54AXhFfaBhPnV-WNyMVpxjsQPyKsHo9xjPJXGeK6Uf7wIIs5dTmk1m0H3gb03PmCHOHS1uk5Z_lfVFYfNmUSj2skCz4XKKhvSXlFknYpk" target="_blank"> Equality Forum honors Rabbi Deborah Waxman as an LGBT Icon</a> </li> <li>September 19, 2020<br /><a href="https://www.wivb.com/news/local-news/shir-shalom-holds-rosh-hashanah-services-at-transit-drive-in/" target="_blank"> Rabbi Alex Lazarus -Klein leads Rosh Hashanah services at Transit Drive-In</a> </li> <li>May 13, 2020<br /><a href="https://www.thurstontalk.com/2020/05/13/rabbi-seth-goldstein-given-2020-peacemaker-award-by-the-dispute-resolution-center-of-thurston-county/" target="_blank"> Rabbi Seth Goldstein Receives 2020 Peacemaker Award by the Dispute Resolution Center of Thurston County</a> </li> <li>March 24, 2020<br /><a href="https://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta-rabbi-starts-international-multifaith-support-system-for-clergy-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic/uyqYfeQEhWEYSJYOFKlw2J/?fbclid=IwAR3G_vSVPqu7x5lzpOIJRsxKKvIaM4APBcFBvu3n5mE3bei6meyUxLXQmfg" target="_blank"> Rabbi Josh Lesser Starts an international, multifaith support system for clergy during the Coronavirus pandemic</a> </li> <li>February 21, 2020<br /><a href="https://www.newstribune.com/news/local/story/2020/feb/21/as-climate-changes-activists-struggle-for-kansas-attention/817648/" target="_blank"> Rabbi Moti Rieber works to get lawmakers to discuss climate change as a serious issue</a> </li> <li>September 9, 2019<br /><a href="https://forward.com/fast-forward/431030/synagogue-immigrant-sanctuary-ice/?fbclid=IwAR2zT8wnq5wbIFLIwfqbOsyGrefu18JAa3LhgjDb_oP990YyNG5GA3BAOuI" target="_blank"> Washington Synagogue led by Rabbi Seth Goldstein Houses Immigrant Family Facing Deportation</a> </li> <li>September 6, 2019<br /><a href="https://www.inquirer.com/news/immigration-el-salvador-synagogue-philly-gangs-asylum-20190906.html?fbclid=IwAR2DnwlWekOg1GUbAoKonsKw52c7-TCGtwQkNGgwK65uh-i7Nw4GMKtlm8g" target="_blank"> El Salvadorian family finds safety at West Philly synagogue led by Rabbi Ari Lev Fornari</a> </li> <li>August 1, 2019<br /><a href="https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/milwaukee/2019/08/01/ice-protest-jewish-group-protests-detention-center-conditions/1881738001/?fbclid=IwAR1-ZiiRq0bOJwxcE_a_6aOqpvQgPBWaBXKKcUAj879wmQiqo63Nk66mGO0" target="_blank"> Rabbi Laurie Zimmerman Leads ICE office Protest in Milwaukee</a> </li> <li>July 30, 2019<br /><a href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/evanston/ct-evr-evanston-first-pride-fest-tl-0801-20190730-7iwdmfyc3rganplywvma3iqgrq-story.html?fbclid=IwAR1xrdCZwgfYu5YzXsW4KVPUAIS5hLH-uxdDHhNkJ2QQP8w9ICLs0ZEZYs8" target="_blank"> Rabbi Rachel Weiss Addresses Crowd at Evanston's first Pride Fest</a> </li> <li>July 17, 2019<br /><a href="http://www.kirklandreporter.com/news/lights-for-liberty-vigil-in-kirkland-protests-conditions-of-migrant-camps/?fbclid=IwAR0UzfCfGb6XvT0Dsiay3V54qPv0OOAng1c9jzWKVMTn5ruUKurHqyGLL9c" target="_blank"> Rabbi Yohanna Kinberg Leads Lights for Liberty Vigil in Kirkland, WA</a> </li> <li>July 16, 2019<br /><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/" target="_blank"> Rabbi Arthur Waskow Joins Protesters Inside ICE Headquarters in Washington</a> </li> <li>June 24, 2019<br /><a href="https://www.inquirer.com/news/immigration-rally-ice-office-20190624.html?fbclid=IwAR2Nt4eKHVrbaOCXU6IxRlwpTRN4A9fQdde1tykU5PzUzphNHoMAbYtVfKk" target="_blank"> Rabbi Shawn Zevit leads 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