Rabbinic Human Rights Hero Award 2024
What does it mean to be a Human Rights Hero?
Nominees are those Jewish leaders working tirelessly to progress human rights issues in North America and/or Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories. They have used their rabbinic moral voice to take up the fight for dignity, equity, and human rights for all people.
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT IS DECEMBER 7 at 11:59PM ET.
Who is eligible to be nominated as a Human Rights Hero?
- Rabbis and cantors who work within a Jewish community setting, such as a synagogue, school, camp, JCC or other related organization.
- They must live and work in the United States or Canada.
- They may beretired and may be an emeritus rabbi or cantor.
- Rabbis/cantors who work full-time for social justice or human rights organizations are not eligible.
- T’ruah board members and T’ruah staff members are not eligible.
- Selected rabbis/cantors must be available to attend the gala on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 currently scheduled to be in-person in New York City and on Zoom.
Who is eligible to nominate a rabbi/cantor?
- Members of the nominee’s community, such as a synagogue member, a student, a parent of a student or camper, a JCC or Hillel member, or someone who participates regularly in activities organized by the nominee’s community.
- Rabbis/cantors may nominate their colleagues.
- Self-nominations will not be considered.
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT IS DECEMBER 7 at 11:59PM ET.
