Shema: Pay Attention to the Upcoming Election
The following post was written by Kathy Weinman for Temple Israel of Boston's blog.
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Election Days are Jewish Holidays: A Note From Rabbi Joel Mosbacher
The following note was sent from Senior Rabbi Joel Mosbacher to Temple Sharaay Tefila of New York City to officially launch their congregation's nonpartisan civic engagement campaign.
Preparing for the High Holy Days – and the Election
This post is adapted from a sermon given at Temple Sinai DC on Friday, July 20.
I always get a little nervous when we arrive at Parashat D’varim. It is like a little calendar alert that announces: “Summer is passing! Elul is coming!
Why I’m Hopeful About the Next Generation of Voters
It’s one thing to be standing in front of a room when you know more than everyone else; it’s entirely different to be educating a group of people who know as much, if not more, than you do.
How Your Congregation Can Join the Reform Movement’s Civic Engagement Campaign
You heard the Reform Movement’s announcement of a civic engagement campaign, calling on your congregation to register voters, host candidate forums, or work on local ballot initiatives.
Attending L'Taken inspired me to run for - and win - a seat on my local board of education
Despite growing up in a Jewish household, it was not until high school that my Judaism really shaped my life’s path.
Watching Adulthood Emerge on Capitol Hill
L’Taken is more than a kid-friendly version of real-life citizen engagement. L’Taken is the next step in the adultification of our youth.
Invited into the halls of Congress to urge their elected leaders to effectuate Jewish values, these soon-to-be voters take personal responsibility for their future. They choose issues they are most passionate about and research them with seriousness. (Our delegation focused on healthcare, LGBTQ rights, immigration, reproductive rights, and campaign finance, and issues related to Israel.) They reviewed briefing papers and studied relevant Jewish texts. They debated potential positions on pending legislation.
At L'Taken, Students Advocate on Refugee Resettlement
Over the winter, nearly 2,000 Reform Jewish high school students came to Washington, D.C. for the Bernard and Audre Rapaport L’Taken Social Justice Seminar, where they learn how to be effective advocates and to think about how issues of contemporary social
L'Taken Stays With Us Long After the Season Ends
With another L’Taken season ended, and preparations already beginning for next year, the current class of legislative assistants spent some time reflecting on their experiences working with the teens and chaperones who come to Washington, D.C.
L'Taken Ruach Week!
Thanks to everyone who participated in our inagural L'Taken Ruach Week! This post has been updated below to show the winners of our four prizes. And to thank everyone who participated at L'Taken we will have a special gift for you at L'Taken.
At the RAC, we
