Jacob Greenblatt

Jacob Greenblatt (he/him) is the assistant legislative director at the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism. He grew up just outside Charlotte, N.C., where he was a member of Temple Beth El.

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Advocacy

Celebrating Transgender Day of Visibility: Why the Senate Must Pass the Equality Act

Jacob Greenblatt

March 30, 2021

Earlier this month, the Senate Judiciary Committee held the first-ever Senate hearing on the Equality Act, a landmark bill that would add nondiscrimination protections for sexual orientation and gender identity to federal civil rights law.

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Racial Justice

Addressing Mental Illness in a Time of COVID-19 and Systemic Racism

Jacob Greenblatt

October 7, 2020

As the United States grapples with COVID-19 and faces a renewed focus on racial justice, this week provides an important opportunity to take stock of how both issues affect mental health.

Jewish Values

Racism is a Public Health Crisis, and It's Time for Us to Act

Jacob Greenblatt

July 6, 2020

The urgency of this moment is clear. Launching the We Are Done Dying Campaign in early May, the NAACP declared, “The health and safety of our people are at an unparalleled risk.”

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Jewish Values

Observing Mental Health Awareness Month in the Middle of a Pandemic

Jacob Greenblatt

May 14, 2020

As Jews, we believe that the government has an obligation to ensure that all people can access health care, including mental health care. As we observe Mental Health Awareness Month, let us remember the importance of mental health and work toward a society where all people can access the care they need.

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Ten Minutes of Torah

4 Ways to Take Action for Equality Beyond Pride Month

Jacob Greenblatt

June 20, 2019

Much progress has been made since the Stonewall uprising in June 1969, but the fight for LGBTQ equality, protection, and inclusion continues in our communities.