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State RFRAs: Disrupting the Balance
If you or your congregation are already involved in efforts to oppose or to amend state-level RFRA legislation, or would like to learn about how to engage on this issue, please let us know. We are eager to offer guidance and support to you and your congregation on this important issue.
Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act (S. 2123) Phone Script
Below is a sample script which you can use or adapt to make your call. Close with the appropriate legislative ask depending on your Senator’s current position on S. 2123 (see below to find your Senator).
RACtivist: Advocacy Tool #1
Welcome to the RACtivist! The RACtivist is a series of three emails over the next few months designed to help you build your advocacy skills and take action on urgent social justice issues. A s Reform Jews, we bring unique voices and perspectives to the key issues of today.
RACtivist: Advocacy Tool #2
Take Your Advocacy to the Next Level Missed the first RACtivist email? Check out Advocacy Tool #1: Writing to Members of Congress! After writing to your members of Congress about legislation, what's the next step? How can you amplify your impact?
RACtivist: Advocacy Tool #3
Call Congress to Make Change Missed the first two RACtivist emails? Check out Advocacy Tool #1: Writing to Members of Congress and Advocacy Tool #2: Social Media! After posting on social media, the next step is to call your members of Congress.
Purim: A Story of Crime and Excessive Punishment
Over the past several years, the RAC has used Purim as a time of reflection on the broken state of our criminal justice system and on the urgent need for reform. Previous Legislative Assistants have written insightfully about the execution of Haman at the end of the Purim story in the context of the modern day death penalty, and about the intersections of reproductive justice and criminal justice drawing from the inspiration of Esther’s courageous actions to save the Jewish people.
Learn about Gun Violence Prevention with the RAC
Gun Violence Prevention Active Learning Network The RAC is very excited to announce a new opportunity for individuals and congregations to engage around the issue of gun violence called an Active Learning Network (ALN).
Baking Challah is How I "Do Jewish" in a Tangible Way
Challah is one of the ways I “do” Judaism in a tangible way, my attempt at hidur mitzvah (beautifying the fulfillment of the commandment). Personalizing mitzvot is a way all of us can approach and enrich our connections to Judaism.
Wholly Jewish: Noa: The Beauty of Taking Up Space
On the season finale of Wholly Jewish season 2, we are joined by NYU student and college organizer Noa Baron (they/them). Noa shares the personal and Jewish and significance of their name (and their Jewish name-changing ceremony), the importance of deep listening to the queer community, their aspirations as a trans Jewish leader, and the beauty LGBTQ+ Jews bring to the Jewish community.
18 Tasty Thanksgiving Recipes... with a Jewish Twist
Strictly speaking, Thanksgiving isn’t a Jewish holiday, but we know many Jews take this time to give thanks, affirm the many contributions Indigenous People have made, take the time to learn about the land we are on, pursue justice, and connect with those we love most.