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RAC-CA Issue Research Teams
About Issue Research Teams RAC-CA has six issue research teams covering climate change, criminal justice, immigration, health care, housing, and gun violence prevention.
RAC-CA Governance
RAC-CA seeks to build our collective power to create the California of our dreams. Our structure includes professional staff, a statewide leadership team, issue research groups, and congregational social justice teams.
Urgency of Now Initiative
In 2017, the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism launched the Urgency of Now Initiative on behalf of the Reform Jewish Movement Developing a strong network of active and empowered congregations is imperative to the sacred work of תקון עולם (tikkun olam), repairing the world.
The Gates are Closing, and God's Hand is Outstretched
The N’ilah service on late Yom Kippur afternoon is notable for its image of the Gates of Repentance closing their doors. At this late and hungry hour, for the final time during the Day of Atonement, we are summoned to repentance. The fact that many Sages argue we can actually delay our atonement to the end of the Sukkot holiday does not lessen the drama of the moment.
JewV’Nation Fellowship’s 2022 Jews of Color Leadership Cohort
From January 2022 – June 2022, these fellows will participate in cutting-edge seminars focusing on identity enrichment, professional and leadership development, Jewish learning, movement-building, mentorship, and more!
7 Elie Wiesel Books that Show the Range of His Influence
Most people know Elie Wiesel as the author of Night, one of the first published autobiographical accounts of what life was like inside Nazi concentration camps.
New Beginnings and Old: First Reflections upon Visiting Israel
Standing at the southern overview of Jerusalem, I have said these words countless times, having had the privilege to join countless travelers to Israel on their journey of a lifetime.
How to Master Tie-Dye
Nothing says summer quite like the neon colors and vibrant swirls of tie-dyed clothing!
A Prayer for Peace
The following prayer is an excerpt from the July 8, 2016 sermon by Rabbi David S. Widzer of Temple Beth El of Northern Valley, Closter, NJ. On this Shabbat, we hold fast to the belief that every human being is created in God’s Image.
Resources for Racial Justice Allyship and Action
These resources provide healing and helpful information to build relationships across lines of difference and stand as effective allies and advocates in the struggle for racial justice.