Previous Honorees
2023 Honorees Former Congressman Andy Levin A former member of Congress, union organizer, human rights activist, workforce policy expert and green energy entrepreneur, Andy Levin brought his unique expertise to the halls of Congress as the proud representative for Michigan’s 9th District from 2018 to 2022. While in Washington, Andy authored, cosponsored, and helped pass...
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Letter to Secretary Blinken Urging U.S. To Intervene, Stop Demolitions in Al-Walaja
May 12, 2022 Secretary of State Antony Blinken 2201 C St NWWashington, DC 20520 Dear Secretary Blinken, Our organization, T’ruah: The Rabbinic Call for Human Rights, represents over 2,300 rabbis and cantors who strive to protect and advance the human rights of both Israelis and Palestinians. We are writing today to ask the Biden administration to...
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Open Letter to President Biden Urging U.S. to Protect Democracy and Human Rights for Israelis and Palestinians
If you are a rabbi, cantor, or rabbinical or cantorial student, please add your name here. President Joseph R. BidenThe White House1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NWWashington, D.C. 20500 Dear President Biden: We the undersigned are rabbis, cantors and rabbinical and cantorial students affiliated with T’ruah, a rabbinic human rights organization representing over 2,300 rabbis and cantors...
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An Open Letter from North American JewsCondemning Settler Violence and Settlement Construction
We, the undersigned, strongly condemn settlers attacking Palestinians in the West Bank and setting fire to their homes and property. The settlers’ actions are a chillul Hashem, a desecration of the Divine name. Their behavior flies in the face of our Jewish values of human dignity, human life, and true justice for everyone. For far...
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Associate Director of Israel Campaigns
T’ruah is seeking a full-time Associate Director of Israel Campaigns who will engage and mobilize the rabbis and cantors in our network through campaigns related to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT). This person will develop and implement the next steps in our campaign strategies to achieve impact on protecting the human rights of...
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Communities of Practice
What is a community of practice? A T’ruah community of practice will bring together 10-15 chaverim in good standing for shared learning and support as they work to advance human rights in a particular field. Each person is working on the issue independently, in their own rabbinate/cantorate — the group leaning is meant to enhance...
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Jewish Poll Workers Recruitment Day
Poll Worker Recruitment Day is August 1st, 2024, and this year, thanks to our involvement in the Jewish Partnership for Democracy, T'ruah is doing our part. Sign up now to power the polls!
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Pinchas: If the Law Is Wrong, Change It
The daughters of Zelophehad had previously been disenfranchised by the system but were able to advocate for themselves and not only did God heed their request, God changed the law entirely. We must act as the daughters of Zelophehad and reconcile the injustices we find.
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Vayikra: A Model for Transparent Leadership
I yearn to live in a generation where everyone, including our leaders, recognizes that leaders sin; where our leaders admit their mistakes, are held accountable, and where they actively make amends.
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