Women of Reform Judaism
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Women of Reform Judaism condemns today’s decision denying transgender children federal protection. This decision pushes the inclusion of trans children back to the states, clears the way for increased scrutiny of all young girls, and sets a dangerous precedent... (1/4)
WRJ applauds the Supreme Court’s decision in Watson v. RNC to uphold Mississippi’s five-day grace period for counting ballots after an election, provided they are postmarked by Election Day. (1/4)
No one should live in fear of a partner with a gun. We #WearOrange to shine a light on the deadly intersection of intimate partner violence and gun violence in America.
On Friday, the 5th Circuit granted Louisiana's request for patients to only receive mifepristone in person. While Justice Alito has temporarily halted this order, WRJ continues to fight for abortion access without barriers, as individuals should decide what care is best for them.
We are deeply dismayed by today's Supreme Court decision weakening voting rights protections for People of Color. Read our statement from RAC Director Rabbi @jonahpesner.bsky.social ky.social and @wrj1913.bsky.social sky.social CEO @lizpghirsch.bsky.social rac.org/press-room/r...
Reform Movement Condemns Supreme Court Decision Undermining Voting Rights
"By narrowing how states can use race when drawing electoral maps, today’s ruling undermines the voting rights of people and communities of Color."
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The RAC and @wrj1913.bsky.social are partnering with @ncjw.bsky.social this #ReproShabbat because reproductive freedom is a Jewish value. 👉Urge Congress to codify a federal right to abortion www.RAC.org/WHPA 👉Use WRJ's tools to support reproductive rights in your community wrj.org/resources-ev...
A painful chapter for the Jewish people finally comes to a close. For 843 days, we took to the streets and demanded: bring all the hostages home, now! Women of Reform Judaism holds the family of Ran Gvili close in our hearts as his remains soon arrive in Israel for a proper burial. (1/2)
Today, we recognize what would have been the 53rd anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court case that made abortion legal throughout the US. Banning potentially lifesaving medical procedures & interfering with a doctor’s decision-making runs contrary to the Jewish commandment to protect life.
Faith respects freedom 🩶 Everyone should be able to make our own moral or faith-based decisions. We’re calling on our leaders to honor true religious freedom and reproductive freedom for all of us. Join us: faithfulmajority.org
On this Trans Day of Remembrance, we celebrate the lives of those who have died in transphobic attacks. In their honor, we commit to pursuing a world free of transphobia and intolerance, where people of all genders can live boldly and freely. May their memories be for a blessing.
Birth control is health care. It’s safety, opportunity, and choice—and it’s under attack. Since 1935, WRJ has advocated for safe and informed access to birth control. This #ThxBirthControl Day, WRJ continues the fight against misinformation and to uplift the truth: contraception changes lives!
On November 7, the Supreme Court considered a challenge to marriage equality during their private conference and ultimately decided not to move forward with reviewing the case. WRJ commends the Supreme Court for this decision and for upholding Obergefell v. Hodges.
Our voices are stronger together. Today, as people in the US exercise their right to vote and those in Canada wrap up municipal elections, we are reminded of WRJ’s legacy. As we have affirmed for decades, we must participate in our electoral process to fulfill our tradition to seek & pursue justice.
Earlier today, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments for Louisiana v. Callais. This case determines whether communities of color across the country can have meaningful representation. The promise of the VRA and right to a free, fair, and representative democracy hangs in the balance.
The Hyde Amendment bans federal insurance coverage of abortion services with narrow exceptions. On the 49th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment, we ask Congress to pass the EACH Act to repeal this harmful act and ensure every person has access to abortion coverage. www.votervoice.net/URJ/campaign...
Urge Congress to repeal the Hyde Amendment
On January 22, 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court cemented the constitutional right to abortion in the landmark decision in Roe v. Wade. In the years since this historic decision, access to abortion has bee...
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L’shanah tovah, anyada buena, happy new year! 🎉 💜 Tonight is the beginning of Rosh HaShanah, literally translating to “head of the year,” also known as the Jewish New Year. WRJ wishes you a happy and healthy new year, and look forward to an incredible 5786! 🍎🍯
Today is International Equal Pay Day 💰 In 2025, women working full-time earn an average of 85 cents for every dollar a man makes in the US, and women of color earn even less. Learn more about how the Reform Movement is fighting for pay equity, led by WRJ, through RPEI: wrj.org/social-justi...
No employee should have to choose between their job and caring for themselves, a sick family member, or a new child. The FAMILY Act, introduced today, provides all workers with 12 weeks of partial paid family and medical leave. Urge Congress to support this bill. www.votervoice.net/URJ/campaign...
Urge Congress to support paid family and medical leave
The COVID-19 crisis underscores the critical need for all workers to have access to paid family and medical leave. Today, the United States is the only advanced economy that does not offer paid family...
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When Palestinian children are starving — and we’ve been shown that the hostages face the same reality, held in captivity now for 667 days — our answer is unequivocal and universal: We are responsible for each other, for every person.
Time and again, Women of Reform Judaism has spoken out against starvation, famine, and war. Our Jewish values are clear:
The U.S. Supreme Court just wrapped up its 2024-2025 term. Read this week's blog to learn more about some key decisions from this term that relate to WRJ’s mission of creating a more just and compassionate world for all. wrj.org/blog/us-supr...
The U.S. Supreme Court 2025: A Recap
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On average, Black women earn 66 cents for every dollar white men make in the same role. On Black Women's Equal Pay Day, WRJ continues to fight for pay equity. The Paycheck Fairness Act is an intersectional policy that would help ensure equal work gets equal pay. www.votervoice.net/URJ/campaign...
Urge Congress to end pay discrimination
American women today make, on average, 78 cents for every dollar earned by men.; over the course of a year, this translates into a difference of $11,450. Each year, women employed in the U.S. lose a c...
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Read Rabbi @jonahpesner.bsky.social's statement in response to the IRS’s decision to allow houses of worship to endorse candidates without jeopardizing their tax-exempt status: rac.org/press-room/r...
Reform Jewish Leader Condemns IRS Decree Allowing Houses of Worship to Endorse Candidates
"We are deeply alarmed by the IRS’s decision to allow houses of worship to endorse political candidates while maintaining their non-profit status."
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Echoing our stance since the earliest days following October 7, WRJ unequivocally states that sexual and gender-based violence must never be a tactic of war. Just like the Torah’s Dinah, many victims and survivors cannot or can no longer speak out following their abuse: tinyurl.com/98n7e7k6
New report by Israeli NGO finds systematic use of sexual violence by Hamas in Oct. 7 attacks
The Dinah Project seeks to ‘set the record straight,’ calls on international bodies to hold perpetrators accountable
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Today’s House passage of the budget reconciliation bill is an immoral erosion of our socioeconomic fabric. Because of this bill, many rural hospitals are set to close, nearly 1 in 4 abortion providers could be eliminated nationwide, and 17 million people are slotted to lose health care all together.
WRJ condemns the Supreme Court's decision today in Mahmoud v. Taylor. Allowing parents to opt their children out of reading LGBTQ+-inclusive materials in classrooms under the guise of religious liberty undermines both inclusion and understanding. Read our full statement: wrj.org/press-room/r...
WRJ and @the-rac.bsky.social strongly condemn the decision to block Medicaid recipients from accessing Planned Parenthood. Denying over one million people access to necessary medical services strips them of their fundamental right to bodily autonomy and human dignity. wrj.org/press-room/r...
Today marks three years since the Dobbs Supreme Court decision ended the constitutional right to abortion in the United States. WRJ will continue to advocate for reproductive rights and health and oppose state and federal restrictions that limit access to birth control and safe abortion services.
In response to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in United States v. Skrmetti, upholding a ban on gender-affirming care for minors, WRJ released the following statement: (statement continues in thread)
As we enter Shabbat, we stand firmly with our friends, family, congregations, and communities in Israel. We also pray for the soldiers, civilians, hostages, and all people, around the world, who wish only to live in wholeness, safety, shelter, and peace.
