Law and Order? Or: How We Keep People Safe

In the current climate of police violence, particularly against people of color; political campaigns calling for law and order; and activist calls to defund the police, how might Jews respond? The following sources suggest an approach that flows from classical Jewish sources, through a lens informed by contemporary progressive values.
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If Only I Had Known, I Would Have Changed For The Better

For the rest of us, it took ground penetrating radar, and other technologies which render the invisible visible, to wake us up. But for the Indigenous communities most directly affected, none of that was needed. The voices we most desperately need to be listening to already knew. They already saw.
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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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Elul Community Canvass for the #NoNewWomensPrison Campaign - Monday, 8/21 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. Davis Square - Ten Figures Statues Park Join T'ruah MA, Temple B'nai Brith, Boston Workers Circle, and Kavod as we chat with our neighbors about the MA campaign to stop construction of a $50 million new women's prison and to instead invest in reimagining communities. We will be rallying support for two of Families for Justice as Healing's policy priorities: the Prison Moratorium and Elder Parole. Image description: a group of people hold a sign and smile at the camera. The sign says "Reimagining Communities"

Elul Community Canvass for the #NoNewWomensPrison Campaign

Join T’ruah clergy, Temple B'nai Brith, Boston Workers’ Circle, Kavod, and members of the Greater Boston Jewish community in talking with neighbors about two of Families for Justice as Healing and The National Council’s policy priorities: the prison moratorium and elder parole!
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T'ruah Rally

About T’ruah

T’ruah: The Rabbinic Call for Human Rights brings the Torah's ideals of human dignity, equality, and justice to life by empowering rabbis and cantors.
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