Learn about Youth Engagement Around Gun Violence Prevention at Biennial
Gun violence is plaguing our country and impacting the lives of so many. Each year, a gun kills nearly 12,000 Americans.
Interfaith Initiative Against Gun Violence
The Threat from Within
As the Second Amendment notes, a nation has the responsibility to ensure the security of its people. The United States is failing in that regard, but it isn't a threat from abroad that imperils us; it's a threat from within.
Prayers for Umpqua Community College
On Thursday, there was sadly another tragic shooting, this time at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon.
Confronting Gender-Based Violence this Sexual Assault Awareness Month
This blog originally appeared on the WRJ blog.This piece is a part of the RAC Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) blog series.
Ending the Stigma
“Love the stranger, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt.” (Deuteronomy 10:19)
Why does the Torah teach that we should “love” the stranger? Is not tolerating other people in our society enough?
In the Face of Violence and Hatred, Our Work Goes On
In recent weeks, our community has been shaken repeatedly by bomb threats at Jewish community centers across the country, as well as by hate-fueled acts of vandalism and violence.