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Securing the Vote

Blair Marks
Georgia voters have, for many years, received a sticker on the way out of our polling places - a peach saying "I'm a Georgia Voter." But in 2020, a tagline was added to the peach: "I SECURED MY VOTE!"

URJ and Israel: Post-October 7th Updates and Resources

Our hearts are with the people of Israel and the civilians in Gaza at this difficult time. We pray for the immediate release of all of the hostages, a negotiated ceasefire, unimpeded humanitarian aid to innocent civilians in Gaza, and a future of safety and self-determination for both Israelis and Palestinians.

In Solidarity and Sorrow: Bearing Witness to the First Anniversary of October 7th

Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner
It is almost impossible to describe the depth and the breadth of the trauma our Israeli family is experiencing. In many ways, October 7th never ended, despite one year having elapsed. What occurred and continues to occur is still too raw for meaning making. So please – join with me in bearing witness.

New Jersey Voting Logistics

Sarah Blaine
Election season is upon us! Here is your 2024 New Jersey voting logistics update - and we would love it if you would share your voting plan with us.

Supporting the Haitian Community in Springfield, Ohio

Rabbi Karen Bodney-Halasz
Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner
Rabbi Karen Bodney-Halasz delivered these remarks at the Poor People's Campaign in support of the Haitian community in Springfield, Ohio. Rabbi Bodney-Halasz brought a Muslim colleague with her to participate, allowing this moment of injustice to help re-build a bridge that has sometimes been strained over the past year.