Union for Reform Judaism / Social Action
Social Action
 

The Commission on Social Action of Reform Judaism assists congregations in establishing social action committees that will help them to apply ethical Judaic principles to contemporary issues. It oversees the work of Reform Judaism's Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism (RAC) in Washington, D.C. Read More.

 
Apply Now! Irving J. Fain Social Action Award  

Is your congregation actively fulfilling the commandment to pursue justice through an outstanding, innovative and replicable social action project? Then we want to hear about it! Apply Today. Application deadline: December 5, 2008.

 
Ner Shel Tzedakah  




Ner Shel Tzedakah
"Candles of Righteousness"

On the 6th night of Chanukah, December 26, 2008, the Ner Shel Tzedakah project asks families to donate the value of the gifts they would ordinarily exchange. This year, we encourage you to consider donating your Ner Shel Tzedakah contribution to Nothing But Nets.
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Social Action Tools and Resources  
2009 Fain Social Action Award - APPLY NOW!
Is your congregation actively fulfilling the commandment to pursue justice through an outstanding, innovative and replicable social action project? Apply now for an Irving J. Fain Social Action award!
Young Adult Mitzvah Corps in New Orleans
Join fellow Reform Jewish adults, aged 25-35, for an unforgettable volunteer experience in New Orleans, December 20-25, 2008. Register today!
Nothing But Nets
Malaria Bites -- Bite Back! Apply now for a Nothing But Nets Congregational Grant. Take action today!
Gulf Coast Volunteering: Roll Up Your Sleeves in the Big Easy!
Resources to help organize volunteer trips: sample itineraries, educational materials and stories from the field and more.
Economic Justice Initiative
Mobilize your community to bring issues of economic justice to the top of the political agenda.
Support Sudanese Refugees in Israel
Help the Israel Movement for Progressive Judaism (IMPJ) care for Sudanese refugees who are now living in Israel.
Additional Resources  
Just Congregations
Congregation-based community organizing helps build community by bringing collective power to successfully combat injustice.
Reform Jewish Voice of New York State (RJV)
Promoting New York state legislation and government action that address the root causes of social and economic injustice.
Children of Abraham: Jews and Muslims in Conversation
To work toward global understanding and religious harmony, Jewish and Muslim communities must work toward mutual understanding and productive engagement.
Health Care for All
A Movement-wide effort to advocate for health care reform in every state.
Spotlight on Social Action  


Seeking Unwanted Judaica
What's junk to you could be precious to a Jew reclaiming his faith in Central or South America. See how one congregation is helping Jews of Central and South America celebrate Judaism. READ MORE. 
 

Commission on Social Action of Reform Judaism
633 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017-6778
(212) 650-4160 fax 212.650.4229
csarj@urj.org