Interfaith Affairs

The COVID-19 Crisis and the Faith Community

Rabbi David Saperstein
November 9, 2020
In addressing epidemics, there are a number of provisions of Jewish law directly relevant to challenges we face today. The spirit of these laws and their wisdom speaks across the centuries to us now.

Yad B’Yad: Joining Together to Heal the World

Temple Dor Dorim cultivated meaningful personal and communal relationships with two local churches, creating the foundation for genuine interfaith collaboration on a series of events aimed at the entire local community and designed to raise awareness of the suffering in Darfur, as well as within our own communities. Recognizing the...

The mitzvah of hospitality: Interfaith Shelter Network

A synagogue initiative to work with the local Interfaith Shelter Network over the Christmas holiday to provide assistance to people in need. Temple Solel 552 South El Camino Real Encinitas, CA 92024 760.436.-654 www.uahc.org/congs/ca/ca017 Target Groups: Multi-Generational Social Action Program Temple Solel's members have coordinated a two-week homeless shelter with...

The Interfaith Alliance of Central California

The Temple partnered with other faith groups in order to press a local school district to adopt a new policy on religion and schools. They also created a Diversity Brekfast and sponsored several inter-faith programs. Temple Beth Israel 6622 N. Maroa Fresno, California 93704 (559) 432-3600 www.tbifresno.org Target Groups: Adults...

Pioneer Valley Project

A congregation's partnership with Pioneer Valley Project, whose aim it is to empower low-income and working-class communities to participate in the economic development of the region at every level, from new enterprise ventures to job retention during plant closings, to city and regional policy making. The central goal within this...