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Rabbi Rick Jacobs

@URJPresident

President of the Union for Reform Judaism (@URJorg), the largest Jewish movement in North America (he/him)

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We condemn Israeli Minister Smotrich’s call for ethnic cleansing. Along with most major American Jewish leaders, we have refused to meet with him to sanction his politics and beliefs. m.jpost.com/israel-hamas-w…

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Israel’s power as a democratic country was enhanced by yesterday’s Supreme Court decision. To build a just and strong future as a Jewish and democratic state, Israel needs a Supreme Court and judiciary committed to protecting fundamental freedoms for all. nytimes.com/live/2024/01/0…

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As the first woman Justice, Sandra Day O’Connor made history. Justice O’Connor inspired all of us and young women in particular. In her rulings, despite the many with which we disagreed, she brought honor to the Court. May her memory be a blessing. nytimes.com/2023/12/01/us/…

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It’s beyond disturbing that 3 Palestinian students were shot in Burlington VT in a possible hate crime. Going to dinner with a Kefiyah or Kippa speaking Arabic or Hebrew should not make a person a target for a violent attack. We pray for their recovery. theguardian.com/us-news/2023/n…

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Following the riot that occurred in the dorms at Netanya College the college president demanded that the college management immediately vacate the student dormitories & bring the rioters to justice “we’ll take a hard line against any person who does this.” haaretz.com/israel-news/20…

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Antisemitism endangers Jews globally from remote airports to college campuses. Demonizing Jews leads to mob attacks. Time to push back hard! wsj.com/livecoverage/i…

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The UN loses its moral authority the moment its leader makes excuses for Hamas’ barbarism. Sec Gen Guterres must immediately retract his unconscionable remarks. This is particularly disappointing. timesofisrael.com/israel-livid-a…

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We’re praying for the loved ones of Sam Woll, a synagogue president murdered in Detroit. And we are praying that law enforcement quickly identify, arrest, & bring to justice those responsible for this heinous crime. May Sam Woll’s memory be a blessing. nytimes.com/2023/10/21/us/…

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The heinous murder of a Chicago-area child and grievous wounding of his mother by a deranged assailant who targeted them for being Muslim reminds us of the dangers of dehumanization and of targeting any person for hate because of their faith. nytimes.com/2023/10/15/us/…

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Alice Shalvi z”l

Next to Golda Meir, Alice Shalvi is the woman who has most profoundly impacted the State of Israel. And yes, when they make a movie about her life, Helen Mirren must have the lead role.

Her life and teachings will never leave us.

Alice Shalvi z”l Next to Golda Meir, Alice Shalvi is the woman who has most profoundly impacted the State of Israel. And yes, when they make a movie about her life, Helen Mirren must have the lead role. Her life and teachings will never leave us.
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Let’s make sure that Israel’s supreme court will not lose it’s ability to hold hate filled leaders accountable for their incitement against Reform Jews, LGBTQ ppl, ⁦⁦WOW & so many others whose lives and rights are regularly protected by the high court timesofisrael.com/high-court-sta…

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Last night I was proud to join a powerful pro-Israeli democracy protest in NYC. We did what the Haftarah for Yom Kippur morning teaches:
“כַּשּׁוֹפָ֖ר הָרֵ֣ם קוֹלֶ֑ךָ --Raise your voice like a shofar.” (Isaiah 58:1)

Last night I was proud to join a powerful pro-Israeli democracy protest in NYC. We did what the Haftarah for Yom Kippur morning teaches: “כַּשּׁוֹפָ֖ר הָרֵ֣ם קוֹלֶ֑ךָ --Raise your voice like a shofar.” (Isaiah 58:1)
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On Rosh Hashanah we pray for humility and ask forgiveness for hurtful words. Having seen his deeply offensive and shameful Rosh Hashanah post, the ⁦former president would do well to heed those lessons of our tradition. jta.org/2023/09/18/uni…

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This is not the first time PM Abbas has spewed vile, antisemitic lies. With each word, he diminishes himself further and insults the intelligence of his own people. Words of hate and falsehoods will never build a world of opportunity, justice, and peace. nytimes.com/2023/09/07/wor…

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Inspired by this extraordinary effort. Thank you to all who stepped up to support @theRAC and our Reform congregations in Ohio in this sacred work.”

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My friend Rabbi David N. Saperstein is an internationally recognized champion of social justice & fierce advocate for ending human trafficking. I'm grateful that he will lend his leadership & expertise to this committee as he continues to serve our Reform Movement.

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