Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism
@the-rac.bsky.social
The Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism (RAC) is a hub for Jewish social justice in North America.
We and thrilled to announce that distinguished author Imam Mohamed Magid will be speaking at #Consultation2025. He is the Resident Scholar at the All Dulles Area Muslim Society w/ more than 30 yrs of experience in advancing interfaith dialogue, human rights, and community development.
November 20, 2025 at 11:33 PM
We and thrilled to announce that distinguished author Imam Mohamed Magid will be speaking at #Consultation2025. He is the Resident Scholar at the All Dulles Area Muslim Society w/ more than 30 yrs of experience in advancing interfaith dialogue, human rights, and community development.
We must use the tools at our disposal to protect our communities and ensure a just and compassionate immigration policy. Add your name to our petition:
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November 13, 2025 at 5:58 PM
We must use the tools at our disposal to protect our communities and ensure a just and compassionate immigration policy. Add your name to our petition:
rac.org/blog/illinoi...
rac.org/blog/illinoi...
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.
This Sunday, November 16 at 12:00 p.m. ET, join us for the first regional in-person gathering of the Jews of Color Leadership Network at Congregation Beth Elohim in New York City. Register: bit.ly/JOC_NYC
Connect with fellow leaders, share ideas, and build community!
Connect with fellow leaders, share ideas, and build community!
November 10, 2025 at 11:08 PM
This Sunday, November 16 at 12:00 p.m. ET, join us for the first regional in-person gathering of the Jews of Color Leadership Network at Congregation Beth Elohim in New York City. Register: bit.ly/JOC_NYC
Connect with fellow leaders, share ideas, and build community!
Connect with fellow leaders, share ideas, and build community!
Rabbi Stacy Rigler reflects on the responsibility of being a #WZC delegate in Israel last week, stating: "In our unity, we found purpose. And in our shared purpose, we found the inspiration to keep building a more inclusive, just, and hopeful Jewish state."
More: www.vote4reform.org/wzc-blog/the...
More: www.vote4reform.org/wzc-blog/the...
November 10, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Rabbi Stacy Rigler reflects on the responsibility of being a #WZC delegate in Israel last week, stating: "In our unity, we found purpose. And in our shared purpose, we found the inspiration to keep building a more inclusive, just, and hopeful Jewish state."
More: www.vote4reform.org/wzc-blog/the...
More: www.vote4reform.org/wzc-blog/the...
Shout-out to our amazing leaders! Three of our leaders from RAC‑NJ volunteered with Election Protection, a non-partisan effort to help ensure every eligible voter’s voice is heard.
Thank you for your service and for helping to protect our democracy!
Thank you for your service and for helping to protect our democracy!
November 4, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Shout-out to our amazing leaders! Three of our leaders from RAC‑NJ volunteered with Election Protection, a non-partisan effort to help ensure every eligible voter’s voice is heard.
Thank you for your service and for helping to protect our democracy!
Thank you for your service and for helping to protect our democracy!
It was a pleasure join civil rights partners, including @blackvotersmatterfund.org @civilrightsorg.bsky.social @maya4rights.bsky.social
October 15, 2025 at 11:52 PM
It was a pleasure join civil rights partners, including @blackvotersmatterfund.org @civilrightsorg.bsky.social @maya4rights.bsky.social
Today, Rabbi @jonahpesner.bsky.social spoke at a rally outside the U.S. Supreme Court as justices heard oral arguments in Louisiana v. Callais, a landmark voting rights case concerning Louisiana's Congressional maps, racial gerrymandering, and the future of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
October 15, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Today, Rabbi @jonahpesner.bsky.social spoke at a rally outside the U.S. Supreme Court as justices heard oral arguments in Louisiana v. Callais, a landmark voting rights case concerning Louisiana's Congressional maps, racial gerrymandering, and the future of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Join us Wed. 10/15, 8PM ET/5PM PT 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 together, as we close this dark chapter and open our hearts to what comes next. Register: urj.org/holdinghope
October 13, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Join us Wed. 10/15, 8PM ET/5PM PT 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 together, as we close this dark chapter and open our hearts to what comes next. Register: urj.org/holdinghope
Yesterday, Rabbi Jonah Pesner, the Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, had the profound honor of leading the Mourner’s Kaddish at the Sukkah of Hope commemoration of October 7 sponsored by the Hostages and Missing Families Forum. #BringThemHomeNow. 🎗️
October 8, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Yesterday, Rabbi Jonah Pesner, the Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, had the profound honor of leading the Mourner’s Kaddish at the Sukkah of Hope commemoration of October 7 sponsored by the Hostages and Missing Families Forum. #BringThemHomeNow. 🎗️
Recently, RAC staff met with @repdangoldman.bsky.social, @khanna.house.gov, and @repgreglandsman.bsky.social to discuss immigration, Israel, antisemitism, and other Reform Movement priorities. We look forward to continued partnership with these members of Congress!
October 6, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Recently, RAC staff met with @repdangoldman.bsky.social, @khanna.house.gov, and @repgreglandsman.bsky.social to discuss immigration, Israel, antisemitism, and other Reform Movement priorities. We look forward to continued partnership with these members of Congress!
Last weekend, RAC Director @jonahpesner.bsky.social gave the opening prayer at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Prayer Breakfast. It was great to see @repyvetteclarke.bsky.social, @alsobrooks.senate.gov, @repjamesclyburn.bsky.social, NAACP Pres. Derrick Johnson, and TN Rep. Justin Pearson.
October 3, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Last weekend, RAC Director @jonahpesner.bsky.social gave the opening prayer at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Prayer Breakfast. It was great to see @repyvetteclarke.bsky.social, @alsobrooks.senate.gov, @repjamesclyburn.bsky.social, NAACP Pres. Derrick Johnson, and TN Rep. Justin Pearson.
Consultation on Conscience culminates with us lifting our voices for justice on Capitol Hill. Join us to meet with your members of Congress and champion the Reform movement’s social justice priorities. Learn more and register here to be part of this powerful day! events.urj.org/event/Consul...
September 30, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Consultation on Conscience culminates with us lifting our voices for justice on Capitol Hill. Join us to meet with your members of Congress and champion the Reform movement’s social justice priorities. Learn more and register here to be part of this powerful day! events.urj.org/event/Consul...
“We can be for the migrants, the refugees, and the strangers because…we are the people whose freedom loves the stranger,” said Rabbi Jonah Pesner on RAC-MA’s virtual campaign launch. Learn more about their immigration campaign here >> rac.org/take-action/....
July 31, 2025 at 1:37 PM
“We can be for the migrants, the refugees, and the strangers because…we are the people whose freedom loves the stranger,” said Rabbi Jonah Pesner on RAC-MA’s virtual campaign launch. Learn more about their immigration campaign here >> rac.org/take-action/....
Brutal fact: 1 in 4 kids will be bullied in U.S. this year. #LGBTQ+ students are particularly vulnerable. Help keep these kids safe by asking your member of Congress to stand up for students by supporting the Safe Schools Improvement Act >> www.votervoice.net/URJ/campaign....
July 30, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Brutal fact: 1 in 4 kids will be bullied in U.S. this year. #LGBTQ+ students are particularly vulnerable. Help keep these kids safe by asking your member of Congress to stand up for students by supporting the Safe Schools Improvement Act >> www.votervoice.net/URJ/campaign....
Last week, RAC Director Rabbi @jonahpesner.bsky.social met with members of Congress to share our priorities and concerns. We look forward to continuing our partnerships with Rep. Katherine Clark, @friedman.house.gov, Rep. Don Bacon, @ross.house.gov, and @repauchincloss.bsky.social in the future.
July 29, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Last week, RAC Director Rabbi @jonahpesner.bsky.social met with members of Congress to share our priorities and concerns. We look forward to continuing our partnerships with Rep. Katherine Clark, @friedman.house.gov, Rep. Don Bacon, @ross.house.gov, and @repauchincloss.bsky.social in the future.
Students can change the world! That’s why we created the RAC Teen Justice Fellowship program for high schoolers interested in social justice to learn skills applicable to any issue they are passionate about. Apply >>
reformjudaism.org/youth-progra.... #worldchanger
reformjudaism.org/youth-progra.... #worldchanger
July 28, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Students can change the world! That’s why we created the RAC Teen Justice Fellowship program for high schoolers interested in social justice to learn skills applicable to any issue they are passionate about. Apply >>
reformjudaism.org/youth-progra.... #worldchanger
reformjudaism.org/youth-progra.... #worldchanger
Tomorrow is the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the landmark civil rights law that protects the rights of people with disabilities. We are proud of our history as a movement that worked tirelessly to pass the ADA and our advocacy for disability rights today. #ada35
July 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Tomorrow is the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the landmark civil rights law that protects the rights of people with disabilities. We are proud of our history as a movement that worked tirelessly to pass the ADA and our advocacy for disability rights today. #ada35
Immigrants and refugees are under attack across our country. As Jews we cannot and will not remain silent. Here are four ways you can take action. #immigrants
July 24, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Immigrants and refugees are under attack across our country. As Jews we cannot and will not remain silent. Here are four ways you can take action. #immigrants
Consider this your official invitation to DC this December for Consultation on Conscience, our flagship social justice gathering for everyone who is concerned about ongoing threats to democracy & Reform Jewish values in U.S., Canada, & Israel. Join >> events.urj.org/event/Consul....
July 17, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Consider this your official invitation to DC this December for Consultation on Conscience, our flagship social justice gathering for everyone who is concerned about ongoing threats to democracy & Reform Jewish values in U.S., Canada, & Israel. Join >> events.urj.org/event/Consul....
How do we support our transgender and nonbinary neighbors? Here are four reasons why we created Infinite Value: A Resource Manual for Promoting Transgender Belonging and Justice. Download the toolkit here >> rac.org/issues/lgbtq.... #TransRightsAreHumanRights
July 16, 2025 at 6:11 PM
How do we support our transgender and nonbinary neighbors? Here are four reasons why we created Infinite Value: A Resource Manual for Promoting Transgender Belonging and Justice. Download the toolkit here >> rac.org/issues/lgbtq.... #TransRightsAreHumanRights
Wise words from our RAC-FL state leader on the importance of taking action on social justice issues in our communities. #TuesdayThoughts
July 14, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Wise words from our RAC-FL state leader on the importance of taking action on social justice issues in our communities. #TuesdayThoughts
To advocate for what matters, we need the right toolbox. Get the tools you need to take action to help protect LGBTQ+ individuals and immigrants in your communities. Sign up to attend tonight’s free virtual event at 4:00pm - 5:00pm ET here >> bit.ly/46ALZBN. #standup
July 9, 2025 at 3:34 PM
To advocate for what matters, we need the right toolbox. Get the tools you need to take action to help protect LGBTQ+ individuals and immigrants in your communities. Sign up to attend tonight’s free virtual event at 4:00pm - 5:00pm ET here >> bit.ly/46ALZBN. #standup
Social justice is part of our DNA. For more than six decades, we have worked to educate, inspire, & mobilize the Reform Jewish Movement to advocate for social justice. Swipe to get to know our work and how you can get involved in taking a stand on the important social justice issues of our lifetime.
July 7, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Social justice is part of our DNA. For more than six decades, we have worked to educate, inspire, & mobilize the Reform Jewish Movement to advocate for social justice. Swipe to get to know our work and how you can get involved in taking a stand on the important social justice issues of our lifetime.
Rabbi @jonahpesner.bsky.social, Director of the RAC, shares a statement in response to today’s House passage of the budget reconciliation bill. rac.org/press-room/r...
July 3, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Rabbi @jonahpesner.bsky.social, Director of the RAC, shares a statement in response to today’s House passage of the budget reconciliation bill. rac.org/press-room/r...