Rabbi Jonah Pesner, Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism

Rabbi Jonah Pesner, Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism
Thursday, March 27, 7:00 pm, TBS
Register: t-b-s.me/pesner
Temple Beth Shalom is delighted to welcome Rabbi Jonah Pesner, director of the Religious Action Center (the RAC) of Reform Judaism, for an evening of conversation about the current state of democracy in the United States and Israel along with the RAC’s strategy to partner with TBS and other Massachusetts congregations to meet the moment. In connection with the celebration of TBS’s 70th anniversary, Rabbi Pesner will reflect on 70 years of Reform Judaism in Massachusetts and beyond. He will also discuss the importance of the World Zionist Congress Election for the reform movement in Israel and around the world. After his address, Rabbi Pesner will take questions from the audience. Questions? Contact ASAI@tbsneedham.org.

Rabbi Pesner (he/him) serves as the Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism and has led the Religious Action Center since 2015. Rabbi Pesner also serves as Senior Vice President of the Union for Reform Judaism, a position to which he was appointed in 2011. Named one of the most influential rabbis in America by Newsweek magazine, he is an inspirational leader and tireless advocate for social justice.
Rabbi Pesner’s work focuses on encouraging Jewish communities to reach across lines of race, class, and faith while campaigning for social justice. Over the course of his career, he has also led and supported campaigns for racial justice, economic opportunity, immigration reform, LGBTQ+ equality, human rights, and a variety of other causes. He is dedicated to building bridges to collectively confront antisemitism, Islamophobia, and other forms of hate.