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Our call to action challenges our networks to act on local and national levels and includes guidance to support Black and Brown people both within the Jewish community and beyond, both directly and on a systemic level.
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I knew I wanted to serve the Reform Jewish community in a professional capacity – but despite encouragement from Reform mentors, I knew the rabbinate wasn’t the right place for me to do so.
Jewish Leaders' Letter to Under Secretary Sigal P. Mandelker
Dear Under Secretary Mandelker,
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Traveling to Washington D.C., and making your voice heard to the people elected to represent you is exciting, powerful, and impactful.
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With your advocacy, we can work to even the playing field in the job market for returning citizens.