Every Last One of Us

Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg opens Torah 20/20, a year of divrei torah dedicated to the discussion of democracy, with Parshat Bereshit.
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Redigging the wells

In the struggle over democracy, it is not just about big ideas, levers of power, or sums of money: It is about human lives.
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Justice Delayed Is Justice Denied

A D’var Torah for Parshat Vayeshev by Rabbi Jeremy Kridel “And I — where am I to go!?” (Gen. 37:30, trans. Everett Fox) Thus Reuben, the eldest of Jacob’s sons, cries out after Joseph is taken into slavery in Parshat Vayeshev, sold during Reuben’s absence. A closer look at Reuben’s story reminds us: Justice delayed...
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The Miracle of Translation

To create meaningful and lasting change in our world, we can never dilute the messages we so believe in. Instead, we must work hard to make those messages accessible to people of a variety of social and political backgrounds, relying heavily on our most sacred tactic: the “miracle of translation.”
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Gala 2022

Give now! Give now! Prince George Ballroom, 15 East 27th Street, New York City ~ 6:45pmVirtual ~ 7pm ET / 6pm CT / 5pm MT / 4pm PT Jump to: Honorees Get Tickets / Join the Host CommitteeHost CommitteeHonoree AmbassadorsHost Committee Benefits Honorees Read more about our incredible honorees here. Heather BoothRaphael Lemkin Human Rights...
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The Rabbinic Human Rights Hero Award 

Is Your Rabbi or Cantor a Human Rights Hero?  Each year, T’ruah honors two extraordinary Jewish clergy members who demonstrate an unwavering commitment to living and working in accordance with a Torah of justice and human rights. And each year we turn to you, our supporters, to help us find these remarkable leaders. Does your...
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