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Rationale
Depth and meaning in Jewish learning is necessary to reduce the staggering rates of post-b’nei mitzvah dropout. We believe that a root cause of these challenges is the perception that b’nei mitzvah celebrations are like graduation ceremonies.
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Rosh HaShanah Explained, for Families with Young Children
Use this guide to explain to your young child the customs associated with the Jewish holiday of Rosh HaShanah
NFTY Social Action Leaders Trip 2017 Resources
Thank you for participating in the annual NFTY Social Action Leaders Trip to the RAC! We applaud your commitment to social justice and can't wait to hear and see the amazing social justice work you do within your regions this year.
An Evening of Sadaqah/Tzedakah
An Evening of Sadaqah/Tzedakah In a tempestuous geopolitical climate, Muslims and Jews often find themselves on different sides. Oak Park Temple worked to build relationships with their local Muslim community and model what it looks like to be a free, tolerant community.
And You Shall Love the Stranger: Mobilizing Our Community for Refugees
And You Shall Love the Stranger: Mobilizing Our Community for Refugees Congregation B’nai Jehudah followed a multi-pronged approach, seeking to impact the community through education, the broader non-Jewish community through education and advocacy, and the refugee community itself through support.
Because We Were Strangers
Because We Were Strangers Congregation B’nai Israel developed policy and congregational consensus to provide direct assistance to refugee families and provide physical shelter to someone facing immediate deportation.
Capital Area New Mainers Project
Capital Areas New Mainers Project CANMP is actively pursuing its mission of welcoming immigrants and refugees and helping them thrive in Central Maine by: meeting the short and long-term needs of New Mainers, building community relationships, and advocating for New Mainers.
Community Organizing: Connecting LA Face to Face Not Bumper to Bumper
Community Organizing: Connecting LA Face to Face Not Bumper to Bumper Leo Baeck Temple engaged the greater congregation in building deeper relationships and choosing campaigns based upon the interests/concerns of our members as well as developing leaders and building power with other faith partners.
Create Change Together
Create Change Together Racial and Economic inequality in Chicago is a complex issue that requires a nuanced approach.