Press Releases

Arrest Highlights Importance of Women’s Rights

October 19, 2012, New York, NY – The following statement was written by WRJ President Lynn Magid Lazar in response to the arrests of women, including Anat Hoffman, IRAC Executive Director and Women of the Wall Chairwoman, praying at th

Emergency Contraception Access

New York, NY, June 11, 2013 – Yesterday, the Obama Administration issued an announcement that Plan B will now be made available over-the-counter without age restriction. Rabbi Marla J.

Reform Movement Responds to Kotel Plan

August 25, 2013, New York, NY – In response to Minister of Religious Affairs Naftali Bennett's announcement today regarding upgrades at the Kotel, the Reform Movement released the following statement: