40 Days for Health Reform on CNN
This morning Rabbi Jonah Pesner, founding director of the Union of Reform Judaism’s Just Congregations, appeared along with Rev. Derrick Harkins to discuss healthcare reform on CNN’s “Faces of Faith.” (Rev. Harkins is senior pastor of 19th St. Baptist Church in DC, as well as an FPL board member and a board member of World Relief.) Both discussed not only the theological grounding for their support for reform, but experiences in their own congregation that demonstrate the need for it. Have a look:
Look out for more media appearances by faith leaders working for health care reform this week. And please go to faithforhealth.org to rsvp for 40 Minutes for Health Reform — the national call-in and audio webcast with religious leaders and President Obama on Wednesday at 5 pm Eastern, which is sponsored by a diverse coalition of 30 faith groups.
In response to Jonah Pesner’s involvement in this push for health reform in the United States, I must say that the Reform Jewish community in Israel has taken notice of the incredible work done by Rabbi Jonah Pesner of Just Congregations, and the other religious leaders and commentators. We are very proud of Just Congregations for accomplishing so much for social action and tikkun olam in America!
Sincerely,
Rabbi Edgar Nof
Speaking on behalf of Reform Jews in Haifa, Israel.