Judiciary Committee Hearing - State House Tuesday July 25 at 1 pm. Join us tinyurl.com/FreeHerHearing. #NoNewWomensPrison

July 25, 2023 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

MASSACHUSETTS: Second Hearing for the Prison Moratorium

For the last two years, T’ruah clergy and their communities have been organizing in support of the #NoNewWomensPrison campaign — an effort to stop a $50 million women’s prison project and instead invest in Massachusetts communities most affected by incarceration. The legislative centerpiece of the campaign is the Prison and Jail Construction Moratorium, which, on Tuesday, July 25th,...
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Prison Moratorium Rally and Hearing - Tuesday June 27th at the State house. Rally with us at 10 am. Testify at the hearing at 11 am. Sign up: tinyurl.com/MoratoriumHearing

June 27, 2023 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Rally and Hearing for the Prison Moratorium!

For the last two years, T’ruah clergy and their communities have been organizing in support of the #NoNewWomensPrison campaign — an effort to stop a $50 million women’s prison project and instead invest in Massachusetts communities most affected by incarceration. The legislative centerpiece of the campaign is the Prison and Jail Construction Moratorium, which on Tuesday, June...
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June 23, 2023 12:00 PM ET -

Housing Solutions Rally with NYC Progressive City Caucus

As the July 1 deadline for the City budget approaches, now is the time for Mayor Adams to invest in affordable housing that will let more New Yorkers stay in their homes and stay in this city.
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July 13, 2023 2:00 PM ET - 3:00 PM ET

(Clergy only) What’s Going on with Asylum? Featuring HIAS (7/13)

Join T’ruah clergy and HIAS experts for a conversation to unpack the current state of asylum in the U.S. right now — and what rabbis and cantors can do.
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June 15, 2023 2:00 PM ET - 3:00 PM ET

Emor: How to Stop the Religious Right from Defining Judaism 

Come learn some of that Torah with two leaders of Smol Emuni, Israel's "Faithful Left," and hear about how religious values inspire their activism.
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This virtual learning session convened by the Avodah Institute for Social Change in partnership with the Black Jewish Liberation Collective will focus on how to shift away from isolation and towards community building, and share how addressing antisemitism is a key part of the movement for racial justice. Come learn how we can overcome this moment of fear through inspiring conversation from leaders in the field. Taking place on Monday, June 26 from 7-9 p.m. ET, this free event will feature an opening panel and breakout rooms on the following topics: how to talk about antisemitism with your non-Jewish neighbors; how to have intergenerational conversations about antisemitism; and how to teach about antisemitism to Jewish teens.

June 26, 2023 7:00 p.m. ET - 9:00 p.m. ET

Allies in Action: Combating Antisemitism and Racism (6/26)

How can Jews work together with our neighbors to address hate and overcome division?
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Amidst a deadly crisis at Rikers, at the last Board of Correction meeting, current BOC chair carried out several alarming actions: 1. He removed the longest serving BOC members from the death investigation committee. Replacing them w/ fairly new and inexperienced board members. 2. He ordered an officer to forcibly remove Chaplain Dr. Victoria Phillips - a champion for the people. That same night someone else died in NYC DOC custody. Foley square - Tuesday June 13th at 12 pm. we call for the chair to resign immediately. Dwayne Sampson Chair of the Board of correction. Over 6000 people held in the NYC DOC. Yes this chair thnks only 3 people from the public should be allowed to speak. HALT Solidarity.

June 13, 2023 12 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

HALT Solitary Coalitions: Call for BOC Chair to Resign!

Amid a deadly crisis at Rikers, the Board of Correction Chair has carried out a series of alarming actions. From removing the longest serving BOC members from the death investigation committee and forcibly removing our partner Chaplain Dr. Victoria Phillips from a BOC hearing to severely limiting community member participation at hearings, Chair Dwayne Sampson...
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June 5, 2023 8:30 am - 9:30 am

NYC: Protest Anti-Democratic Right-Wing Israeli Government Ministers

Send a message to anti-democracy Israeli government ministers!
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June 1, 2023 2:00 PM ET - 3:00 PM ET

Understanding the White House Strategy to Counter Antisemitism

Rabbi Jill Jacobs will be in conversation with Stacy Burdett about the White House strategy for Combatting Antisemitism that was just released Thursday. The discussion will delve into the details and significance of the strategy, what the plan means for Jewish leaders and communities, and what to expect in the months ahead as the strategy...
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May 24, 2023 5:00 PM -

“Care, Not Criminalization March” on May 24th at 5pm

On May 24th, the #CareNotCuts and The People’s Plan Coalition (of which VOCAL-NY and JFREJ are a part) will be hosting the “Care, Not Criminalization” mass mobilization. We will be gathering with a broad coalition of New York City groups (including T’ruah EMI partner Freedom Agenda) to demand a city budget that funds dignity, safety, and opportunity for all...
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