Nadler Introduces Resolution Honoring 50th Anniversary of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism

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Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) introduced a resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Religious Action Center for Reform Judaism (RAC). For 50 years, the RAC has been at the center of progressive political action on civil rights, ethnic and religious tolerance, ending Apartheid, freeing Jewish refugees from the former Soviet Union, and many other issues.

"I am delighted to offer this resolution honoring the 50th anniversary of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism," said Congressman Nadler. "The Center's important work on behalf of so many communities -- African-American, Jewish, South African, Tibetan, and Russian, among many others -- has been a critical component of the civil rights and pro-democracy movements of the past five decades. I heartily congratulate the RAC and its committed leaders on 50 years of outstanding service to Americans and supporters of freedom everywhere."

"We are deeply honored that Representative Nadler and his colleagues have chosen to recognize the 50th anniversary of the Religious Action Center and to mark the activism of Reform Jews and communities across the country with this tribute," said Rabbi David Saperstein, Director of the RAC. "The Center has a long history of collaboration with Members of Congress in pursuit of social justice and we are deeply appreciative of Congressman Nadler's honoring us with this resolution. From being a powerful voice for Israel to standing up for LGBTQ equality and to his firm defense of religious liberty, Congressman Nadler's body of legislative work truly exemplifies our mission of tikkun olam (repairing the world). We sincerely thank him and the other co-sponsors for this touching acknowledgment."

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