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Bringing Social Justice Into Your Congregation
Bringing Social Justice into Your Congregation Though Judaism values taking an active role in the battles for social justice in the community at large, we cannot forget that we are also charged with creating righteous synagogue communities.
Civil Rights Worship Resource
Civil Rights If one sees a great crowd, one should thank God for not having made them all of one mind. For just as each person's face is different from another, so is each person's mind different from any other mind.
Economic Justice Worship Resource
Economic Justice Eloheinu vElohei avoteinu v’imoteinu, Our God and God of our ancestors, you bless us with abundance and prosperity for which we are truly grateful.
Birkat Shalom/Peace Worship Resource
Birkat Shalom/Peace The final blessing of the Amidah is Birkat Shalom, the prayer for peace. We conclude this blessing with Oseh Shalom, which asks that the One who makes peace in the high places make peace for us.
Environment Worship Resource
Environment Ecological Kavannah For the sake of the earth, for the sake of generations to come, and for the sake of all the waters and creatures and plants, For the sake of all who are hungry, for the sake of thankfulness, and for the sake of our own souls, May we have the wisdom and courage to
What is Campaign Finance?
What is Campaign Finance? Campaign finance refers to fundraising and spending involved in candidates’ run for office. These campaigns cost a great deal of money; from travel expenses to advertisements and compensation of staff, enormous financial burdens come with running for office.
Jewish Values and Reform Movement Policy
Jewish Values and Reform Movement Policy Both the URJ and CCAR have policy strongly supporting campaign finance reform and the Reform Movement played a leading role in achieving passage of the 2002 Act.
Arms Control: An Introduction
Status of Arms Control Background information on Nuclear Weapons In the wake of September 11, 2001, the sense of American and global security altered profoundly. The world has had to consider the potential new threats posed by nuclear weapons, particularly in the hands of terrorists.
Arms Control: Legislative Summary
Legislative Summary Landmines There are 60 to 70 million landmines in the ground in at least 70 countries. Civilians account for 70 to 85 percent of landmine casualties Anti-personnel mines, commonly known as landmines, are explosive weapons designed to injure or kill people.
Arms Control: Position of the Reform Movement & Jewish Values
Position of the Reform Jewish Movement In 1995 the CCAR resolved to encourage an international ban on the use, production, stockpiling, and sale transfer or export of all anti-personal landmines.