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Religious Pluralism in Israel: Small Steps on a Long Journey
In the spring of 2014, while studying in Haifa, I traveled down to Jerusalem to meet up with my mother and other members of our congregation who were visiting Israel.
Perfect Weather for a NFTY T-Shirt: Chance Encounters and Shared Humanity
“I was in NFTY!” a stranger told me, spotting my years-old T-shirt. This feeling of knowing all of us, that we truly did meet at Sinai, or at least a camp, provides comfort during uncomfortable times.
Four Important Reasons Reform Jewish Leaders Should Attend the Biennial
With the High Holiday season behind us, I hope that every service and event was meaningful and beautiful for you and your entire congregational family.
Year of Tzedek
Congregation creates a year of programs and opportunities to reflect on and perform tzedakah. Community Contact Information: Mt. Zion Temple St. Paul, MN www.mzion.org Goals: Support and sustain congregational involvement in social justice issues. Support local charitable organizations.
This Year, Bring Torah into the Voting Booth
Taking Torah into the voting booth also means that pikuach nefesh, saving human life, is Judaism’s highest mitzvah, so consider your voting options carefully.
Interfaith Coalition for Community Service
Creation of a local interfaith day of service.
Children of Jerusalem, Families of Faith
An interfaith program to discuss the Israeli-Palestinian conflict including a lecture, painting exhibition and a series of community dialogues.
The Shofar Calls, We CAN Make a Difference
Beth Hillel's Intergenerational Retreat Beth Hillel Temple in Kenosha, Wisconsin created an intergenerational weekend retreat built around social justice and advocacy to put tikkun olam in the forefront of the congregation.
I Have A Dream
Temple Emanuel in Westfield, NJ established a program to help underserved children reach their educational goals.
Winter Nights
An interfaith county-wide rotating homeless shelter.