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Dayenu: A Jewish Call to Climate Action @joindayenu.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Sukkot is almost here! Right now, we're getting ready both to build the sukkah – and to mobilize voters in key states ahead of the midterms. JOIN US as we mobilize virtually and in person over the next two weeks. Info: dayenu.org/chutzpah
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Women of Reform Judaism @wrj1913.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
As we enter Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, may we each reflect upon this past year with wisdom and solemnity, and emerge empowered to improve our relationships, communities, and the world around us. G’mar chatimah tovah and wishing everyone an easy fast.
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Women of Reform Judaism @wrj1913.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
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)
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Women of Reform Judaism @wrj1913.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
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)
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Women of Reform Judaism @wrj1913.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
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.
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Women of Reform Judaism @wrj1913.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
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.
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Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism @the-rac.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
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...
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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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Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism @the-rac.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
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...
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Repro Shabbat. February 13-24, 2026. National Council of Jewish Women. Reproductive freedom is a Jewish value. Join the movement. ncjw.org/shabbat
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Women of Reform Judaism @wrj1913.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
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)
Text: Women of Reform Judaism marks end of chapter as final hostage returns to Israel
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Women of Reform Judaism @wrj1913.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
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.
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Text: Reproductive rights have always been a Jewish value
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Women of Reform Judaism @wrj1913.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
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
Text: "I have faith that religious freedom guarantees the freedom to decide what is right for us based on our unique circumstances."
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Women of Reform Judaism @wrj1913.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
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.
Text: Trans Day of Remembrance, honoring our siblings who have lost their lives to anti-trans violence
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Women of Reform Judaism @wrj1913.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
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!
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#ThxBirthControl
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Women of Reform Judaism @wrj1913.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
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.
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Women of Reform Judaism @wrj1913.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
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.
Text: "Our voices are stronger together"
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Women of Reform Judaism @wrj1913.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
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.
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Women of Reform Judaism @wrj1913.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
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...
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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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Women of Reform Judaism @wrj1913.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
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! 🍎🍯
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Text: l'shanah tovah, l'shanah tovah in Hebrew, "happy new year," Women of Reform Judaism logo
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Women of Reform Judaism @wrj1913.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
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...
Text: Reform Pay Equity Initiative, celebrating 10 years
Text: RPEI co-founder and WRN Executive Director Rabbi Mary L. Zamore
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Women of Reform Judaism @wrj1913.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
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...
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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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Women of Reform Judaism @wrj1913.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
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.
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Women of Reform Judaism @wrj1913.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
Time and again, Women of Reform Judaism has spoken out against starvation, famine, and war. Our Jewish values are clear:
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Women of Reform Judaism @wrj1913.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
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...
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The U.S. Supreme Court 2025: A Recap
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Women of Reform Judaism @wrj1913.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
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...
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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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Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism @the-rac.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
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...
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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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Women of Reform Judaism @wrj1913.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
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
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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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Women of Reform Judaism @wrj1913.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
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.
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Women of Reform Judaism @wrj1913.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
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...
Reform Jewish women condemn Supreme Court decision undermining LGBTQ+-inclusive reading in schools
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Women of Reform Judaism @wrj1913.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
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...
Reform Jewish women condemn Supreme Court decision regarding access to reproductive healthcare
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Women of Reform Judaism @wrj1913.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
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.
Continuing the fight for reproductive justice - three yers since the overturning of Roe v. Wade
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Women of Reform Judaism @wrj1913.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
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)
Reform Jewish Women Condemn Supreme Court Decision in United States v. Skrmetti
"Women of Reform Judaism condemns this decision denying transgender individuals gender-affirming care and equal protection under the law. Dating back to 2003, WRJ was the first organization within the Reform Movement to advocate for the full rights of transgender individuals within and beyond our community. We will continue our advocacy in the states and will fight until all people are granted the trust, respect, and privacy to make medical decisions, free from government interference."
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Women of Reform Judaism @wrj1913.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
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.
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Women of Reform Judaism @wrj1913.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Health care across the country is in danger. If Planned Parenthood is “defunded,” nearly 200 health centers could close, and more than 1.1M patients could lose access to care. WRJ is proud to support Planned Parenthood and continues to fight for reproductive health care for all. #ImforPP
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Women of Reform Judaism @wrj1913.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Miscarriages affect 1 in 5 women. Since the overturn of Roe, we have seen more cases of miscarriage becoming criminal offenses. No patient deserves to be criminalized for having a pregnancy complication. WRJ continues to fight for bodily autonomy for all. www.cnn.com/2025/06/06/h...
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A West Virginia prosecutor is warning women that a miscarriage could lead to criminal charges | CNN
Amid a constantly changing reproductive landscape, one West Virginia prosecutor is warning people who have miscarriages in his state that they could get in trouble with the law.
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Women of Reform Judaism @wrj1913.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
No one should live in fear of a partner with a gun. We #WearOrange on National Gun Violence Prevention Day to shine a light on the deadly intersection of intimate partner violence and guns. View WRJ's action roadmap about preventing gun violence against women: wrj.org/what-we-beli...
Every month, an average of 76 women in the US are shot and killed y an intimate partner, and many more are shot and wounded. wearorange.org
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Rabbi Liz P.G. Hirsch (she/her) @lizpghirsch.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Unclear definitions of “life-threatening,” versus “potentially life-threatening,” or simply “harmful to health” only causes further risk to pregnant patients. This decision to revoke guidance clarifying federal law is a direct affront to reproductive health & bodily autonomy for all.
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Trump administration ends emergency abortion requirement for hospitals
The Trump administration rescinded a Biden-era policy requiring hospitals to perform emergency abortions regardless of state abortion laws.
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Rabbi Liz P.G. Hirsch (she/her) @lizpghirsch.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
Hearing about an attack in #Boulder #Colorado at a weekly gathering in support of hostage families, for those who demand, for over 600 days, to bring them all home! As we begin the festival of Shavuot, a holy day when we imagine everyone standing together, we stand with the hostages and the victims.
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FBI probing Colorado ‘terror attack’ that reportedly targeted pro-Israel gathering
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Rabbi Liz P.G. Hirsch (she/her) @lizpghirsch.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
Women of Reform Judaism mourns the lives of Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky, two young Israeli Embassy diplomats fatally shot last night at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. They were attending an event focused on Israeli Palestinian cooperation to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza.
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Rabbi Liz P.G. Hirsch (she/her) @lizpghirsch.bsky.social · 18/05/2025
Waking up to yet another attack on reproductive freedom. This bomb was a direct affront to IVF and other reproductive services. I am grateful that the clinic in the area was not damaged, and it only reinforces our fight for bodily autonomy for all. @wrj1913.bsky.social @the-rac.bsky.social
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Fatal explosion outside fertility clinic was 'intentional,' police say
At least one person was killed in the explosion that damaged the fertility clinic, authorities said. The FBI said the explosion was "intentional act of terrorism."
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Women of Reform Judaism @wrj1913.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
May is Jewish American Heritage Month, but at WRJ, we are always celebrating our Jewish American heritage 💙 As a 110-year-old organization, we’ve been there for a lot of Jewish American history, and are even lucky enough to play a part in it. What does Jewish American Heritage Month mean to you?
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Women of Reform Judaism @wrj1913.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
Protecting AND expanding access to contraceptive care is KEY 🔑 to bringing us closer to a more equitable world 🌎. This #FreeThePill Day let’s make birth control equitably accessible for ALL! 💊
Happy Free the Pill Day! Help make reproductive care accessible to all. Free the Pill Day is May 9 #FreeThePill
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Women of Reform Judaism @wrj1913.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Moms power the economy. Yet they're paid less, promoted less, and supported less. Moms working full-time, year-round earn just 74¢ for every dollar dads make —and only 62¢ when including all working moms. Today is #MomsEqualPayDay — and we won’t stop fighting until the wage gap is closed.
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Women of Reform Judaism @wrj1913.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
It’s simple: National legislation is the best way to ensure abortion access for all. We urge Congress to introduce the Women’s Health Protection Act today.
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Women of Reform Judaism @wrj1913.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
WRJ CEO @lizpghirsch.bsky.social shares, "Yesterday evening, as Israel concluded its commemoration of honoring its fallen, Beit Samueli synagogue, which houses a Reform congregation in the city of Ra'anana, was attacked by far-right extremists."
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Women of Reform Judaism @wrj1913.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
Today, we remember the 6 million+ Jews killed during the Holocaust, as well as honor the millions of survivors, many of whom are members of our own families. We pray for a world free from hatred and full of peace, comfort, and healing. 🕯️🕊️
Yom HaShoah (יום השואה)
Holocaust Remembrance Day
May we never forget.
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Women of Reform Judaism @wrj1913.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
We are proud to join Planned Parenthood on their Digital Day of Action 🩷🪧 We believe that birth control, STI testing and treatment, and cancer screenings should be accessible for ALL. Defunding Planned Parenthood would deny millions of people access to essential health care services. #ImforPP
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Women of Reform Judaism @wrj1913.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
The Black maternal mortality rate is more than double that of other races. Maternal health faces constant threats to funding, coverage, and care. During Black Maternal Health Week, urge Congress to reintroduce the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act: www.votervoice.net/URJ/campaign...
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Urge Congress to address the maternal health crisis
In the wealthiest nation in the world, moms are dying at the highest rate among developed nations. As dire as the maternal health crisis is for everyone, this epidemic is most severe for Black women, ...
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Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism @the-rac.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
We were honored to spend Monday on Capitol Hill with Reform Movement leaders as part of @wrj1913.bsky.social's Rabbi Marla J. Feldman Social Justice Conference. We enjoyed meeting with @slotkin.senate.gov, @friedman.house.gov, and Rep. Don Bacon. @lizpghirsch.bsky.social @jonahpesner.bsky.social
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Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism @the-rac.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
We are disappointed that the House passed the SAVE Act this morning, threatening millions of Americans’ voting rights and feeding into dangerous conspiracies around non-citizen voting. We must demand that the Senate defend our fundamental freedoms. Act now: www.votervoice.net/URJ/Campaign...
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Please oppose the SAVE Act
The House of Representatives has just passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which stands to disenfranchise millions of Americans under the guise of addressing non-citizen voter f...
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Women of Reform Judaism @wrj1913.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
Shabbat shalom, WRJ! 💜🩷💛 We are one week away from being back together again in person. We can’t to see you!
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