T’ruah clusters are connective local organizing homes for Jewish clergy who care about human rights. Clusters are informal city- or state-based networks of T’ruah chaverim who build community and support each other in being moral leaders, in learning, and in taking action.
To advance human rights, T’ruah builds power by fostering community and mobilizing clergy across North America to take action. Clusters are one way we bring the power of our tradition and the power of our people to the public square.
Led by chaverim, T’ruah clusters meet regularly to:
- Foster open and honest conversations about moral leadership and strengthen their moral courage
- Share information and strategy about local justice actions and movements
- Hear from experts on emerging issues and determine how Jewish clergy can have an impact
- Advocate with their elected officials and take action on issues in their communities
Clusters are completely led by chaverim, T’ruah’s rabbi and cantor members. With light support from T’ruah staff, these spaces serve to bolster local clergy. Clusters don’t take on singular campaign efforts; rather, they build long-term relationships that aid in removing barriers to taking action. They do this by sharing information about local partners, members coaching each other through tough moments and decisions, advocating together, and more.
T’ruah is actively facilitating clusters in Boston, the Bay Area, Pennsylvania, and the DMV area.
If you are interested in learning more about our organizing work at the local level or would like to get involved, please contact Hannah Weilbacher at hweilbacher@truah.org.