Rabbi David Saperstein

Rabbi David Saperstein, is director emeritus of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, having served as its director and counsel for 40 years. He was selected by Newsweek magazine in 2009 as the most influential rabbi in the country and described in a Washington Post profile as the "quintessential religious lobbyist on Capitol Hill.” He is the former U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom.

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Interfaith Affairs

The COVID-19 Crisis and the Faith Community

Rabbi David Saperstein

November 9, 2020

In addressing epidemics, there are a number of provisions of Jewish law directly relevant to challenges we face today. The spirit of these laws and their wisdom speaks across the centuries to us now.

Al Vorspan, z”l: A Jewish Social Justice Titan

Rabbi David Saperstein

February 28, 2019

Rabbi David Saperstein, director emeritus of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, delivered this eulogy at Al Vorspan's funeral on Wednesday, February 20, 2019.

Rabbis Lynne Landsberg and David Saperstein share a moment at a podium, both smiling, heads leaned towards one another.

Remembering Rabbi Lynne Landsberg

Rabbi David Saperstein

March 1, 2018

This post is adapted from the eulogy given by Rabbi David Saperstein at the funeral service held at Temple Micah in Washington, DC on March 1, 2018.

How does one convey what an extraordinary, inspiring, funny and beloved woman Rabbi Lynne Landsberg