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Helping to Prevent Gun Violence Connects Jewish Teens
Today is National Gun Violence Awareness Day, when people across the country take actions big and small to fight gun violence in the United States.
Anti-Gun Violence Activities & Coalition
Anti-Gun Violence Activities & Coalition Temple Beth El 5101 Providence Road Charlotte, North Carolina 28226 704-366-1948 Temple Beth El's website e-mail Temple Beth El Some Social Action programs are devoted to hands-on projects of direct assistance.
Hope after House Passage of Funding for Improved Background Checks
Laser: "Yesterday's vote in the House is far from the needed, comprehensive solution to the problem of gun violence, but we are hopeful that this vote signals the beginning of Congressional action in response to the thousands of innocent lives lost each year to gun violence."
Justice Jams
Justice Jams Many congregations such as Temple Beth Sholom have been very successful engaging people in service projects but haven't figured out how to stimulate advocacy. Justice Jams raises awareness about justice issues and galvanizes the congregation toward advocacy.
Violence in Paris Condemned; Religious Freedom Must Be a Principle Valued by All
New York, NY January 9, 2015 - In response to the terror in Paris this week, Rabbi Rick Jacobs, President of the Union for Reform Judaism, issued the following statement:
Reform Movement Responds to U.S. Election Results
Contact: Max Rosenblum or Rachel Laser
202.387.2800 | news@rac.org
Create Change Together
Create Change Together Racial and Economic inequality in Chicago is a complex issue that requires a nuanced approach.
Headlines from NFTY’s 75th Year
by The NFTY North American Board
As NFTY’s 75th year comes to a close, we find our Movement at a crucial moment in time. While we honor our rich history, we also look toward our vibrant future with much anticipation, joy, and excitement. This year it has been our privilege to serve as the leaders of NFTY, and we want to share and celebrate ten important headlines from NFTY’s 75th year.