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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.

Creating Community on World Refugee Day

Ellen Garfinkle
June 20 marks World Refugee Day, which honors the experiences of refugees and celebrates their contributions to their communities and the world. The UN Refugee Agency reports that more than 114 million individuals were forcibly displaced by the end of 2023, with more than 35 million identified as refugees.