Reconstructing Judaism

Brief Asking Federal Court to Reverse Ruling Allowing Strip Searches of Female Inmates As Training Exercise

August 30, 2019

We ask the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit to re-hear and reverse a ruling that found that staff at an Illinois prison did not violate the Constitution when they forced female inmates to engage in a deeply humiliating and dehumanizing strip search as part of a training exercise. The ruling “opens the door to other violation of prisoners’ First Amendement religious freedom rights and protections.”

Statement by Congregation Dor Hadash on Justice Department Decision to Seek Death Penalty

August 27, 2019

Yesterday, we learned that the U.S. Justice Department will seek the death penalty against the suspected shooter in the 2018 mass shooting that devastated three congregations and rocked the entire North American Jewish community. Reconstructing Judaism is proud to share this moving statement from our Pittsburgh affiliate, Congregation Dor Hadash. And we note that Jewish tradition is weighted heavily against the use of the death penalty.

Jewish Rohingya Justice Network Letter to Under Secretary Mandelker

August 22, 2019

Reconstructing Judaism and the Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association have joined with 18 organizations, representing the Jewish Rohingya Justice Network, in calling for justice and accountability for the Rohingya people and all ethnic minorities in Burma.

Statement on Violence Against Jewish Protesters at ICE Detention Center

August 15, 2019

Reconstructing Judaism and the Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association condemn the violence committed against peaceful protestors at the entrance to an ICE detention center in Rhode Island.

Statement on Israeli Government Decision to Bar Entry to Reps. Omar and Tlaib

August 15, 2019

Reconstructing Judaism and the Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association strongly oppose the decision of the Government of Israel to deny entry into Israel to U.S. Congressional Representatives Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib.

Joint Letter on Refugee Policy

August 8, 2019

Reconstructing Judaism and the Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association have joined with 166 Jewish organizations and institutions in urging the United States to return to historic numbers for refugee resettlement. “The United States has historically distinguished itself as a beacon of hope and as a safe haven for those who most need it… Resettling zero refugees in the U.S. in FY2020 would effectively gut the refugee resettlement program, violate our values as Jews and Americans, and abdicate the American promise of freedom and opportunity.”

Statement on El Paso and Dayton Attacks

August 6, 2019

While raising our voices in prayer and condolences for the victims of this latest mass-shooting, we also raise our voices to call for the enactment and enforcement of reasonable gun laws throughout this country that would help prevent such tragedies.

Letter in Opposition to “US Commission on Unalienable Rights”

July 23, 2019

Reconstructing Judaism joined 430 human rights, civil rights, faith, and professional organizations, leaders, and scholars in an open letter expressing deep concern about the State Department’s recently announced Commission on Unalienable Rights. The signers object to the Commission’s stated purpose, which they believe is harmful to the global effort to protect the rights of all peopl

New Progressive Israel Network Launched By Ten Leading Jewish Organizations

June 24, 2019

Today, ten leading organizations representing Americans who are committed to pursuing democracy, equality and peace in Israel announced the launch of the Progressive Israel Network. The new coalition will provide a strong, unified voice in support of its members’ common goals: democracy and equal rights, religious freedom and pluralism, and a two-state solution that would secure a peaceful future for Israel and end the 52-year-long occupation.

Brief Asking Federal Court to Reverse Ruling Allowing Strip Searches of Female Inmates As Training Exercise

Statement by Congregation Dor Hadash on Justice Department Decision to Seek Death Penalty

Jewish Rohingya Justice Network Letter to Under Secretary Mandelker

Statement on Violence Against Jewish Protesters at ICE Detention Center

Statement on Israeli Government Decision to Bar Entry to Reps. Omar and Tlaib

Joint Letter on Refugee Policy

Statement on El Paso and Dayton Attacks

Letter in Opposition to “US Commission on Unalienable Rights”

New Progressive Israel Network Launched By Ten Leading Jewish Organizations

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