Racial Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion

Racial Justice Resources

Find materials designed for synagogues and communities to spur learning and conversation about racial diversity, about the deep racial disparities that afflict our society, and about how Reform Jews can continue to work for racial justice.

Racial Justice

Observing MLK Day & Shabbat Tzedek in Your Jewish Community

Each year, the Reform Movement honors the legacy of the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by commemorating the Shabbat nearest to MLK Day as Shabbat Tzedek.

Racial Justice

LGBTQ+ Equality

Urgency of Now: Transgender Rights Campaign

Transgender and gender non-conforming individuals face discrimination in employment, housing, education, and other facets of daily life. Members of the transgender and gender non-conforming community are the subject of harassment and face high rates of issues related to mental health. The transgender and gender non-conforming community is diverse and is part of the larger LGBTQ community, and faces unique challenges.

Reform Movement Deplores Rollback of Transgender Rights

February 23, 2017

The Union for Reform Judaism, the Central Conference of American Rabbis, and the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism condemn President Trump's decision, and resulting actions by the Offices of Civil Rights of the Justice and Education Departments, to overturn a federal rule making the nation's public schools welcoming and safe for transgender students.

Transgender Inclusion

Disability Rights

18 Ways Congregations Can Observe Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month

During Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month (and beyond!), congregations can do the following to raises awareness and foster inclusion in their communities.