Human Rights
From Empathy to Action: Raising Our Voices for Uyghur Freedom
This Passover, we turn our attention to the plight of the Uyghur Muslims in China, one of today’s most horrific human rights crises. Roughly 12 million Uyghurs live in Xinjiang Province, a region in northwestern China.
Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act Passes Out of House and Heads to Senate
On May 17, the House of Representatives passed the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act (H.R. 1677) on a voice vote. If enacted, this bill would provide for the future investigation into possible war crimes committed in the Syrian civil war, which began in
Human Rights Day: Promoting the Right for Health and Well-Being
Today, December 10, is International Human Rights Day, marking the anniversary of when the United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is a milestone document proclaiming “a common
Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom
Temple Committee Against Human Trafficking brought awareness on the issue of human trafficking to the community. Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom in Montreal, Quebec, Canada established a four-day series to bring awareness of human trafficking to the congregation, Jewish community, general public, and youth. As a part of the program, authorities on
Anti-Semitism: The Holocaust and Modern Genocide
The Holocaust and Modern Genocide In a speech about the Holocaust and the atrocities of Bosnia, Rabbi David Saperstein said the following, "The Holocaust is used as the ultimate benchmark for our generation of the worst atrocity ever committed against one group of people. This comparison offers us a basis
