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Lantos' Legacy: A Stronger, Better America
Saperstein: Lantos’ “accomplishments will be long remembered not only in this country, but by men and women struggling for freedom around the world”
Hamans Pocket - Gift-Giving
Emphasizing Purim gift-giving to children in crisis. Community Contact Information: Temple Israel Tulsa, OK www.templeisraeltulsa.com Goals: • Provide gifts for less fortunate children and families.
Resolution on the Rights of Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming People
Year Adopted:
Submitted by the Commission on Social Action of Reform Judaism
Background
Evolution of a Social Action Congregation
A congregation's commitment to Social Action initiated two comprehensive projects. The first was an annual three-day trip for underprivileged students which takes place at URJ Greene Family Camp.
For We Were Once Strangers in the Land of Egypt
Since my first day working on the Syrian refugee crisis, the response of the Jewish community has been inspiring.
Equal Marriage Rights Forum
Panel of local experts discuss the evolving views of homosexuality and definitions of marriage. Community Contact Information: Congregation Beth Elohim Brooklyn, NY www.congregationbethelohim.org Goals: Educate congregants about Jewish views on homosexuality.
Remembering Yom Kippurim Past
Last Yom Kippur afternoon, unable to concentrate because of the rumblings of my stomach – which I hoped only I could hear – my mind began to wander.
Initiative for Independent Living: A Commitment to Miami-Dade Foster Kids
Temple Sinai of North Dade supports foster children in the Miami area. Temple Sinai of North Miami Beach, Florida commitment to children in foster care encourages self esteem and successful independent living.
Foster Care Outreach
Pairing congregants with foster children to provide gifts, arrange special events and help subsidize costs for foster parents in need. Community Contact Information: Congregation Or Ami Calabasas, CA www.orami.org Goals: Improve the dignity and quality of life of local foster children.
Roxbury Farm Partnership
After engaging in a study of kashrut and Jewish thought around eating, congregation forms CSA (community sustained agricultural) partnership with local farm.