T’ruah: The Rabbinic Call for Human Rights

T’ruah brings the Torah’s ideals of human dignity, equality, and justice to life by empowering rabbis and cantors to be moral voices and to lead Jewish communities in advancing democracy and human rights for all people in the United States, Israel, and the occupied Palestinian territories.

Cry aloud; do not be silent. Lift up your voice like a shofar.

— Isaiah 58:1

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From our CEO: Why T’ruah rabbis got arrested in NYC.

International pressure is working, but the airdrops and humanitarian pauses are not nearly enough to meet the need in Gaza. We have to keep up the pressure, and T’ruah will keep sharing opportunities to do that together.

T’ruah’s National Jewish Clergy Convening

Over the course of three transformative days, members of our chaverim network will come together from across the country. More information to come soon.

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WATCH: Why is Antisemitism at the Center of Attacks on Democracy?

Watch this insightful discussion with T’ruah CEO Rabbi Jill Jacobs on this critical topic.

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VaEt’chanan: We All Belong Here

by Rabbi Simone Schicker |VaEt'chanan

Here in America, where the majority of citizens are descendants of immigrants or immigrants themselves, we should remember what it is to be searching for home. We must work together to welcome all those who … need the security of citizenship.

A Very Brief Guide to Antisemitism

This guide (updated for 2024) is intended to provide some context, language, and tools to help navigate the difficult terrain around antisemitism.