Rabbi Jonah Pesner
@jonahpesner.bsky.social
Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism (@the-rac.bsky.social) and Senior VP of the Union for Reform Judaism (@reformjudaism.bsky.social)
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In Minnesota last Friday, RAC Director @jonahpesner.bsky.social stopped to pay his respects at the memorial for Renee Good. WATCH: www.facebook.com/reel/1611248...
In Minnesota last Friday, RAC Director Rabbi Jonah Pesner stopped to pay his respects at the memorial for Renee Good: “I want to pause and allow all of you to be here with me and honor her memory, an...
In Minnesota last Friday, RAC Director Rabbi Jonah Pesner stopped to pay his respects at the memorial for Renee Good: “I want to pause and allow all of you to be here with me and honor her memory,...
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January 25, 2026 at 8:22 PM
In Minnesota last Friday, RAC Director @jonahpesner.bsky.social stopped to pay his respects at the memorial for Renee Good. WATCH: www.facebook.com/reel/1611248...
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RAC Director Rabbi @jonahpesner.bsky.social was in Minneapolis this week, bringing solidarity and strength to the community. Full statement and video: fb.watch/ER1ya7Mvv6/
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January 24, 2026 at 10:50 PM
RAC Director Rabbi @jonahpesner.bsky.social was in Minneapolis this week, bringing solidarity and strength to the community. Full statement and video: fb.watch/ER1ya7Mvv6/
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Rabbi Jonah Pesner, Dir. of the RAC and Sr. VP of the URJ, shares reflections this Shabbat on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and how Dr. King's teachings are just as timely now as they ever were: fb.watch/EGlCmfIKJG/
Support Beth Israel Congregation's Rebuilding Efforts
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Support Beth Israel Congregation's Rebuilding Efforts
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Supporting Beth Israel Congregation's Rebuilding Efforts
We stand in unwavering solidarity with Beth Israel Congregation and the Jackson, Mississippi Jewish community as they continue to recover from the arson attack at their synagogue. An attack on any synagogue is an attack on the fundamental freedom to worship without fear. Hatred like this has no place in our society.We pray for strength and healing in the days ahead. If you are able, please consider supporting the congregation's rebuilding efforts.
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January 16, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Rabbi Jonah Pesner, Dir. of the RAC and Sr. VP of the URJ, shares reflections this Shabbat on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and how Dr. King's teachings are just as timely now as they ever were: fb.watch/EGlCmfIKJG/
Support Beth Israel Congregation's Rebuilding Efforts
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Support Beth Israel Congregation's Rebuilding Efforts
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It was wonderful to join congregations from New Jersey and Austin, Texas to meet @kim.senate.gov and @doggett.house.gov during our #LTaken teen social justice seminar earlier this week. I am grateful for these members’ moral leadership in Congress and inspired by our teens’ powerful advocacy!
January 14, 2026 at 6:06 PM
It was wonderful to join congregations from New Jersey and Austin, Texas to meet @kim.senate.gov and @doggett.house.gov during our #LTaken teen social justice seminar earlier this week. I am grateful for these members’ moral leadership in Congress and inspired by our teens’ powerful advocacy!
Our hearts remain with Beth Israel Congregation and with the entire Jewish community as they continue to recover from the arson attack at their synagogue early Saturday morning. If you are able, please consider supporting the congregation’s rebuilding efforts:
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Beth Israel Rebuilding Fund - Beth Israel Congregation
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January 13, 2026 at 7:44 PM
Our hearts remain with Beth Israel Congregation and with the entire Jewish community as they continue to recover from the arson attack at their synagogue early Saturday morning. If you are able, please consider supporting the congregation’s rebuilding efforts:
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We are heartbroken by the shooting death of a civilian, Renee Nicole Good, by an ICE agent in Minnesota. While the facts continue to come out, video suggests the victim did not pose a mortal threat to law enforcement and was simply documenting immigration arrests in her community. 1/4
January 8, 2026 at 2:55 PM
We are heartbroken by the shooting death of a civilian, Renee Nicole Good, by an ICE agent in Minnesota. While the facts continue to come out, video suggests the victim did not pose a mortal threat to law enforcement and was simply documenting immigration arrests in her community. 1/4
Letter to Acting Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard:
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November 21, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Letter to Acting Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard:
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Reform Jewish Leaders’ Statement on the Anti-Zionist Protest at New York’s Park East Synagogue: urj.org/press-room/r...
November 21, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Reform Jewish Leaders’ Statement on the Anti-Zionist Protest at New York’s Park East Synagogue: urj.org/press-room/r...
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Rabbi Laurence Milder offers us this prayer for Veterans Day, honoring all who served. Thank you for your courage and sacrifice.
November 11, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Rabbi Laurence Milder offers us this prayer for Veterans Day, honoring all who served. Thank you for your courage and sacrifice.
College students are navigating a tense and often isolating environment. In this powerful online panel, students, rabbis, and a professor will share what campus life has been like, how it’s impacting young Jews, and what’s helping them stay grounded. Register to join us on 11/17: bit.ly/RJ_OnCampus
Being Jewish on Campus: Realities, Challenges, and How We Can Help
Jewish college students are navigating a tense and often isolating environment. In this powerful online panel, students, Reform rabbis, and a professor share what campus life has been like, how it’s i...
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November 5, 2025 at 6:06 PM
College students are navigating a tense and often isolating environment. In this powerful online panel, students, rabbis, and a professor will share what campus life has been like, how it’s impacting young Jews, and what’s helping them stay grounded. Register to join us on 11/17: bit.ly/RJ_OnCampus
Yesterday, we welcomed California Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel to the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism building. Thank you to our Commission on Social Action Chair Heidi Segal for connecting us to this wonderful Jewish leader!
October 22, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Yesterday, we welcomed California Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel to the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism building. Thank you to our Commission on Social Action Chair Heidi Segal for connecting us to this wonderful Jewish leader!
In just the last few days, a Congressional staffer appeared on camera with a swastika on the wall behind him, and reports unearthed a Telegram thread with politically influential members praising Hitler, mocking the Holocaust, and exchanging racist, misogynistic, and homophobic slurs. (1/2)
October 16, 2025 at 4:10 PM
In just the last few days, a Congressional staffer appeared on camera with a swastika on the wall behind him, and reports unearthed a Telegram thread with politically influential members praising Hitler, mocking the Holocaust, and exchanging racist, misogynistic, and homophobic slurs. (1/2)
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Statement from the Reform Movement on the Release of the Remaining Israeli Hostages:
Reform Movement Statement on the Release of the Remaining Israeli Hostages
Our brothers and sisters who were held in unimaginable conditions by Hamas are now free and have reunited with their loved ones.
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October 13, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Statement from the Reform Movement on the Release of the Remaining Israeli Hostages:
Join @the-rac.bsky.social Wed. 10/15, 8PM ET for “Holding Hope: A Reform Movement Gathering Marking the Release of our Hostages." Through music, poetry and prayer we will honor what we have carried, as we close this dark chapter and open our hearts to what comes next. Register: urj.org/holdinghope
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October 13, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Join @the-rac.bsky.social Wed. 10/15, 8PM ET for “Holding Hope: A Reform Movement Gathering Marking the Release of our Hostages." Through music, poetry and prayer we will honor what we have carried, as we close this dark chapter and open our hearts to what comes next. Register: urj.org/holdinghope
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Reform Movement Statement on Hostage and Ceasefire Plan
Reform Movement Statement on Hostage and Ceasefire Plan
After two years of seemingly endless war, we welcome the news that an end is finally in sight.
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October 9, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Reform Movement Statement on Hostage and Ceasefire Plan
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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!
As URJ President, Rabbi Rick Jacobs, looks out on the New York Harbor and Lady Liberty from the Museum of Jewish Heritage - A Living Memorial to the Holocaust, he offers a special Rosh HaShanah… | Uni...
As URJ President, Rabbi Rick Jacobs, looks out on the New York Harbor and Lady Liberty from the Museum of Jewish Heritage - A Living Memorial to the Holocaust, he offers a special Rosh HaShanah messag...
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September 22, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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!
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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)
September 10, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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)
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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.
September 9, 2025 at 9:38 AM
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.
August 27, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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.
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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.
June 27, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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.
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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...
Reform Jewish Leaders Condemn Supreme Court Decision Blocking Medicaid Recipients from Accessing Planned Parenthood
WASHINGTON — In response to the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic, Rabbi Liz P.G. Hirsch, Chief Executive Officer of Women of Reform Judaism, and Rabbi Jonah D...
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June 26, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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...
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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.
June 18, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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.