T’ruah: The Rabbinic Call for Human Rights
T’ruah brings the Torah’s ideals of human dignity, equality, and justice to life by empowering rabbis and cantors to be moral voices and to lead Jewish communities in advancing democracy and human rights for all people in the United States, Israel, and the occupied Palestinian territories.Cry aloud; do not be silent. Lift up your voice like a shofar.
— Isaiah 58:1
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Tell Congress: Update the Immigration Registry Law and Clear the Path to Legal Status for Millions!
This legislation would make 8 million undocumented immigrants who have been in the U.S. for longer than 7 years eligible for green cards.Featured
Criticism of Israel and Antisemitism: How to Tell Where One Ends and the Other Begins
In this time of inflamed passions, it’s crucial both to ensure that criticism of Israel does not cross the line into antisemitism, and to protect the free speech of those protesting Israel’s actions.
Shacharit for Peace & Justice
On Wednesday, July 24 at 10am, come join us on the Capitol Lawn for a Shacharit for Peace & Justice.
Jewish Poll Workers Recruitment Day
Poll Worker Recruitment Day is August 1st, 2024, and this year, thanks to our involvement in the Jewish Partnership for Democracy, T’ruah is doing our part. Sign up now to power the polls!
(M)oral Torah
Balak: Bilam’s Donkey: Judaism’s First Emotional Support Animal
by Yedida Kanfer |Balak
As we draw nearer to the November elections, we see constant reminders that our democracy is a work-in-progress. By practicing democracy — working to get out the vote, engaging in conversation, writing letters to the editor — we will make democracy a reality.
Thought Leadership from T’ruah
