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Hineinu: Best Practices from Real Congregations
The following congregations are models of best practices in various facets of disability inclusion.
Bagels from Benny
In a retelling of a ancient folk tale, Benny's grandfather runs a bakery with the best bagels in town. When people thank Benny's grandpa for the bagels, he says that God is the one who should be thanked. Benny comes up with a creative way to thank God for the bagels, with a surprising result.
Travel Justly - Grant FAQ and Guidelines
Eligibility Applicants must be either a URJ congregation or affiliate institution (including summer camps and youth groups). Applications must demonstrate interest in educating and/or programming around environmental justice themes.
About GreenFaith: Jewish Values & RAC Partnership
In Genesis 2:15, humankind is commanded to "till and tend" the earth, to act as a steward and to safeguard the planet from destruction. How can we live up to the commandment to tend and to pass on the earth to the next generation?
GreenFaith Energy Shield: Program Information
What is the Energy Shield program? The Energy Shield is a 1-month program designed for synagogues to take action to reduce their carbon footprint and help their congregants do the same at home.
Worship Resources - Music for Social Action Services
Tzedek Tirdof: A Social Action Songbook This treasury of 25 of the world's most moving and powerful social action anthems includes sheet music and 2 cds.Available for purchase from URJ Books and Music.
Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner
Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner (he/him) serves as the Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism and has led the Religious Action Center since 2015. Rabbi Pesner also serves as Senior Vice President of the Union for Reform Judaism, a position to which he was appointed in 2011. Named one of the most influential rabbis in America by Newsweek magazine, he is an inspirational leader and tireless advocate for social justice.
Isaac Nuell - Biography
Isaac Nuell is the Religious Action Center's Manager of Congregational Social Action and oversees much of our program support, resource development, and strategic partnerships.
Rabbi Michael Namath
Rabbi Michael Namath the Director of National Campaigns and Program at the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism in Washington DC. He received his rabbinic ordination from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion (HUC-JIR). In this role he oversees national campaigns as as well as in person and virtual trainings to provide leadership development opportunities for youth and adults.
Sean Thibault - Biography
Sean Thibault has been at the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism since 2005, where he leads an enterprising communications operation.