Torah from T’ruah

Learn from leading rabbis and cantors about the weekly Torah portion, with a human rights lens. For this week’s Torah from T’ruah go to our resource page here and click on Divrei Torah (top right). Or scroll down on the Divrei Torah menu (on the resource page) to search our archive of commentaries by Torah...
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Summer Fellowship

Jump to: Information for Applicants >> About the Fellowship The T’ruah Rabbinical and Cantorial Student Summer Fellowship in Human Rights Leadership offers a select cohort of rabbinical and cantorial students the opportunity to work in a human rights or social justice organization, learn about human rights in Jewish text and tradition, and develop their moral...
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Yovel / Jubilee: Fifty Years Since 1967

ORDER YOUR YOVEL GUIDE HERE Plus New Rabbinic Teachings on Video [bs_icon name=”glyphicon glyphicon-play”] The year 2017/5777 marked 50 years since the Six-Day War, when Israel captured East Jerusalem, the West Bank, and Gaza. This anniversary calls both for celebration of Jewish sovereignty over our holiest site, the Temple Mount, and a more somber commemoration of...
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Volunteer

Defend Human Rights With T’ruah Thank you for your commitment to human rights in North America, Israel, and the occupied territories. We’d love to have you join us by lending your skills and experiences to our collective efforts. Please click here and tell us a little about who you are and how you’d like to...
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Mikdash: The Jewish Sanctuary Movement

T’ruah’s sanctuary network, Mikdash, is made up of over 70 member communities. We work as part of an interfaith network to mobilize synagogues and other Jewish communities to protect those facing deportation or other immigration challenges. By becoming part of the Mikdash network, communities pledge to take concrete actions, which may include legal support, housing,...
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