Who are T’ruah’s Chaverim?
Chaverim are rabbis and cantors who stand up to be counted as partners in T’ruah’s work to protect human rights in North America, Israel, and the occupied Palestinian territories. When you become a member of our chaverim network, you join 2,300 rabbis and cantors who support one another in our human rights commitments, and who have access to training and advocacy opportunities through T’ruah. Being one of T’ruah’s chaverim does not imply endorsement of every organizational statement or position.
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- To be added to the Chaverim Listserv, email Director of Organizing Sarah Novick (snovick@truah.org)
Events
Save the date: [Chaverim Only] T’ruah Regional Chaverim Convening in Chicago
We will bring together T’ruah rabbis and cantors in the Midwest corridor for a day of learning and planning as we prepare to defend democracy and human rights under the Trump administration.
HIAS’ Seventh Annual Refugee Shabbat
HIAS’ Seventh Annual Refugee Shabbat is an invitation for congregations, organizations, and individuals to express their solidarity with the global Jewish movement for refugee protection and welcome.
For Times Such as This: How Megilat Esther Can Help Us Navigate Extremism, Ethical Quandaries, and a Commitment to Justice
As authoritarianism gains ground in the U.S., with figures like Donald Trump and his allies using divisive rhetoric and policies to target the most vulnerable, Mikhael Manekin, founder of Smol Emuni (the Israeli faithful left), will guide us in exploring how Megillat Esther offers profound insights for understanding our role in these turbulent times.
Resources
“May We Create a Nation”: A New Prayer for Our Country
From Rabbi Seth Goldstein: We know that this is a nation founded by massacre, built by slavery, maintained by exclusion, defined by inequality. And we also know that this nation promises equality, exercises resilience, evolves continuously, practices teshuvah.
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.
Resources for Responding to Violence in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories
Prayers, text studies, divrei Torah, and general advice to the Jewish community, particularly American Jews, about how to help end the occupation.