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Gun Violence Prevention: Jewish Values
Jewish Values and Gun Violence Prevention Jewish Tradition Jewish tradition emphasizes the sanctity and primary value of human life. The Bible commands us, "Thou shalt not murder" (Exodus 20:13).
Gun Violence Prevention: Legislative Summary
Coalition to Stop Gun Violence - National Legislation Page Amongst other things, the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence closely monitors gun-related legislation on Capitol Hill and educates lawmakers and their staff about the need to enact sensible gun laws to reduce gun violence in America.
Anti-Gun Violence Coalition
Anti-Gun Violence Coalition Community Contact Information: Temple Beth El Charlotte, NC www.beth-el.com Goals: Educate the community about issues of gun control. Engage the Jewish and general community in peaceful assembly against gun violence.
Teen Pregnancy Prevention Programs in Peril
In the United States, the number of teen pregnancies is the lowest it has been in decades. It still remains, however, the highest among the most developed countries in the world.
L'Taken: In the News
News articles and blog posts written by and about L'Taken participants.
Urge the ATF to ban bump stocks!
Following the massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in in Parkland, Florida, earlier this year, Attorney General Sessions announced that the Department of Justice would propose a regulation to effectively ban “bump fire stocks” like the ones used in the Las Vegas massacre.
Biennial and Beyond: The Key to Moving Our Future Forward
What happens when 5,000 people begin a day together in one building? Well, one thing you could expect is the Starbucks line to be long. But, at the URJ Biennial, magic happened even while waiting in line.
Repairing the World at Biennial: Thursday Tikkun Olam Highlights
Biennial started with a bang on Wednesday, including a jam-packed evening plenary featuring such incredible speakers as Michael Douglas and Nick Kristof.