Uri L'Tzedek: Orthodox Social Justice
Uri L’Tzedek is an Orthodox social justice organization guided by Torah values and dedicated to combating suffering and oppression. Through community-based education, leadership development, and action, Uri L’Tzedek creates discourse, inspires leaders, and empowers the Jewish community towards creating a more just world.
A PANEL: What does Torah require of us regarding Ethical Consumption at our time?
Join a thought-provoking panel discussion on Ethical Consumption featuring esteemed speakers Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz, Founder of Uri L’Tzedek, Rabbi Dina Brawer, Executive Director of World Jewish Relief USA, and Dr. Steven Laufer, an economist from the Myers-JDC-Brookdale Institute. Delve into the intersection of ethics and consumerism as our expert panelists explore the complexities of making ethical choices in a global marketplace. Gain insights into sustainable practices, fair trade, and social responsibility while engaging in a meaningful dialogue on how individuals and communities can contribute to positive change through their purchasing decisions.
Education as a tactic to fight antisemitism in progressive spaces with Randy Fried
Join an insightful discussion featuring Uri L'Tzedek's Campaign Director, Eddie Chavez Calderon, and Randy Fried, Director of Philanthropic Engagement & Communication at Tzedek America. Together, they will explore strategies to address Jewish hatred within progressive spaces, particularly from the perspective of Jews of color. With over two decades of experience, Randy has dedicated himself to Jewish education, specializing in Holocaust history and the Jewish history of Poland for the past 15 years. As a member of the World Jewish Congress Jewish Diplomatic Corps and Speakers Bureau, Randy has also been actively engaged in local politics and community outreach, advocating for communal...
Preparing for Pesach: On Liberation & Justice with Rabbi Yitz Greenberg.
Join Rabbi Dr. Yitz Greenberg as he shares some Torah on liberation and social justice. On this night Rav Yitz & Mrs. Blu will also be awarding our J.J Greenberg Young Leadership awards to a select group of leaders.
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If God Had Not Redeemed Us, We Would Still Be Slaves: What Is Slavery Today? With Rabbi Shlomo Levin
Even though slavery has long since been outlawed, according to the International Labor Organization tens of millions of people are still slaves. How can this be? In this session, we’ll use Jewish and secular sources to discuss what modern slavery is, what it looks like, and what we can do to stop it.
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Talking with Tara Strong, a renowned actress known for her talented voice work in animation.
Did Anti-Semitism Begin with the Story of Purim? Learn with Rabba Sara Hurwitz!
In a world where there is so much darkness, it would be easier to shut our eyes and pretend that destruction is not occurring all around us. It would be easier, but is it ethical? Do we have a religious obligation to witness tragedy, and if so, what is our obligation once we see and know?
A Conversation with professional basketball player Dan Grunfeld on his new book on the Holocaust.
"Public Shaming" (The Deposing of Rabban Gamliel) with Rabbanit Bracha Jaffe
Join a text study with Rabbanit Bracha Jaffe, the Associate Rabba of The Hebrew Institute of Riverdale discussing public shaming.
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Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4sqRoloAYDiI84oFlBd7q4?si=f414b018ae334706
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A path to redemption - a panel on mass incarceration
Join a panel of Criminal Justice Reform activists and clergy members as they discuss current efforts to combat injustice within mass incarceration.
Featured Speakers:
Victor Pate - Co-Director of the HALTsolitary Confinement coalition
Darren Mack - Co-Director at Freedom Agenda
Rabbi Gabe Kretzmer-Seed - Chaplain
Moderator - Emma Goldblatt, Program Manager with Uri L’Tzedek.
STAY CONNECTED:
Website: utzedek.org
Newsletter: utzedek.org/subscribe
Facebook: facebook.com/uriltzedek
YouTube:
/ @uriltzedek1140
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uri-ltzedek/id1603706369
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4sqRoloA...
Organizing the Jewish community to protect Democracy!
Join the Executive Director of A More Perfect Union Aaron Dorfman for a class addressing the dire need for the Jewish community to organize and protect our democracy. Learn why Jewish communities across the country are coming together to protect our vote!
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Action plans from our friends at A More Perfect Union -
First, you can encourage Jewish institutions with which you’re affiliated – synagogues, camps, day schools, etc. – to join A More Perfect Union by making a concrete commitment to engage in pro-democracy work. The work to protect and strengthen democracy relies on all of us, an...
