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July 30, 2014

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Rabbi David Saperstein Nominated Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom

WASHINGTON – President Obama named Rabbi David Saperstein as his nominee for Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom on Monday.  Saperstein is director and counsel of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, a member organization of the National Religious Campaign Against Torture and a key partner in the interreligious campaign to address anti-Muslim bigotry, “Shoulder-to-Shoulder: Standing with American Muslims, Upholding American Values.”

Rev. Ron Stief, executive director of the National Religious Campaign Against Torture, released this statement:

“President Obama made an excellent choice in tapping Saperstein for this post to monitor abuses of religious freedom.  Rabbi Saperstein brings passion and commitment to justice to all his undertakings, and keen interest in protecting religious freedom.  Given the religious diversity in the United States and around the world, it is great to see someone with his vast interfaith experience named to this post.”

The National Religious Campaign Against Torture (NRCAT) is a membership organization committed to ending U.S.-sponsored torture, and cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment. Since its formation in January 2006, more than 300 religious organizations have joined NRCAT, including representatives from the Catholic, evangelical Christian, mainline Protestant, Unitarian Universalist, Quaker, Orthodox Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Baha’i, Buddhist, and Sikh communities. Members include national denominations and faith groups, regional organizations and local congregations.
NRCAT.org     @NRCATtweets     facebook.com/nrcat

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