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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!"

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.

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.

Introducing the 2024-2025 Eisendrath Legislative Assistants

Jessica Cadmus
Olivia Kogan
Mason Purdy
Eric Goldberg
Tamara Upfal
We are overjoyed to introduce ourselves as the 2024-2025 Eisendrath Legislative Assistants! As a cohort, we bring a variety of life experiences, educational backgrounds, and diverse passions to our work at the Religious Action Center.

A Jewish Response to Environmental Stewardship: LEEDing the Way

Noé Granados
At Temple Israel of Minneapolis, Pikuach Nefesh, or protecting life, guides many of our actions. We engage in this sacred commandment in myriad ways. We work alongside asylum-seeking families, bringing resources and care to protect their lives.

Celebrating Disability Pride Month: Teens Urge Congress to Fund Special Education

Sammy Angelina
The RAC is proud to bring thousands of teens to Washington D.C. for our annual L'Taken Social Justice Seminars. As we celebrate Disability Pride Month in July and the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26th, we think about all the progress that's been made and the work that is left to do around disability justice in the United States.

Votes not Violence: Confronting the Toxicity of our Political Culture

Barbara Weinstein
This past weekend's political violence reminds us that political disagreements should be expressed through voting, not violence. Indeed, it is more important than ever that everyone has an opportunity to vote and have their vote counted in the November 2024 election.

The Path Forward on Abortion Resource Guide

Here are some resources and actions to protect and advance abortion access, including assistance for people seeking abortions and the organizations that provide that healthcare.