RAC-FL

RAC-FL Mission Statement:

RAC-FL is a locally-led project of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, collectively organizing Reform Jewish congregations and communities statewide to build a more just and compassionate Florida.

RAC-FL will achieve this mission by:

• Advocating a vision of a more just, equitable and fair Florida.

We will do this through:

• Supporting legislative and administrative changes that benefit all Floridians
• Publicly sharing Jewish teachings on social justice issues
• Building relationships with elected and governmental officials, locally and statewide
• Coordinating efforts in coalition based on our shared values
• Organizing Reform Jews to build our power to effectuate change across the state

We will do this through:

• Inspiring Reform Jews to pursue social justice in keeping with our tradition's teachings
• Educating Reform Jews on the real-life impact of issues of justice and fairness confronting the people of Florida
• Training congregations to build their own social justice leadership teams
• Motivating Reform Jews to take action, on their own and in partnership
• Seeking and building partnerships across lines of difference based on our shared pursuit of justice
• Building a sustainable organization in the State of Florida

We will do this through:

• Developing social justice leadership across the state through education, training, and teaching
• Empowering individuals and congregations to respond to social justice issues within their community
• Bringing together congregations across the state