Racial Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion (REDI) Communities of Belonging

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Supporting Immigrants and Refugees in This Challenging Moment

February 6, 2025

Welcoming the stranger, or immigrant, is a core part of Jewish tradition, mentioned 36 times in the Torah. We affirm our commitment to create the same opportunities for today's immigrants that were so valuable to our own community not so many years ago.

LGBTQ+ Inclusion

LGBTQ+ Jewish Life

Strengthening Congregations

What Should Jewish LGBTQ+ Spaces Look Like?

Everlyn A. Hunter

June 7, 2024

For many LGBTQ+ Jews in the United States, LGBTQ+ synagogues and organizations offer that sustenance.

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Communities of Belonging Don’t Just Happen…URJ Camps are Putting in the Work

Rachel Hall

May 3, 2024

While camp is an oasis away from everyday life, it still exists in a world that has much work to do around harm prevention, particularly for Campers of Color, gender-diverse campers, campers with a variety of body sizes, and campers with disabilities.

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Living with Disabilities

Supporting Colleagues with Disabilities

Stephanie Gertz

January 24, 2024

Each February, we observe Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month. Up to 25% of people live with a disability, which means many of your colleagues have visible or invisible disabilities.