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Do We Need Torah for Social Justice? A Shavuot Reader

As we celebrate receiving the Torah amidst the brokenness of a world struggling with rising authoritarianism and rife with human rights abuses, each of us committed to the work of repairing that world is called to think through how these pieces of our lives fit together.

Yom HaAtzma’ut: A Resource for Educators

This resource is designed to be adaptable for year-round use, offering educational tools, programs, and texts that support ongoing learning within your community.

Why T’ruah Opposes Codifying the IHRA Definition of Antisemitism

T'ruah is committed to fighting antisemitism and to ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and vibrancy of the Jewish people. It is because of this commitment that we oppose any effort to codify definitions of antisemitism into policy or law, including the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA)’s definition of antisemitism. 

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Here We Are Again

by Rabbi Rob Dobrusin
Rabbi Rob Dobrusin warns against cynicism and makes the case for hope in this d'var Torah for Shabbat Shuvah.
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Seeing Through the Smoke

by Rabbi Joey Wolf
Rabbi Joey Wolf urges us to find hope for the New Year in each other.
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What Good Will Cursing Do?

by Rabbi David Wirtschafter
Rabbi David Wirtschafter argues against cursing our enemies in this d'var Torah on parshat Ki Tavo.
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So what do you do for a living?

by Rabbi Darah Lerner
Rabbi Darah Lerner uses the labor laws of Ki Tetze to discuss the treatment of workers in our own times.
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How Is This Fair?

by Rabbi Amy Small
Rabbi Amy Small asks us to widen the path of justice in this week's d'var Torah on Parshat Shoftim.
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Look, and Find Compassion

by Rabbi Debra Kassoff
Rabbi Debra Kassoff encourages us to look at things a little differently in this week's drash on Parshat Re'eh.
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The Drought Down the Street

by Rabbi Jonah Rank
Rabbi Jonah Rank examines unequal distribution of resources and the impact it has on kids in this reading of Parshat Ekev.
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“Act Like You’ve Been There”

by Rabbi Joshua Strom
Rabbi Joshua Strom advises us to "act like we've been there" when we read VaEt'chanan.
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A Trauma-Informed Reading of Parshat Devarim: Advice to Activists on Building Resiliency

by Rabbi Francine Roston
In this week's commentary on Devarim, Rabbi Francine Roston reflects on the need to understand and process trauma before moving forward.
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Human Rights In Progress (Slowly)

by Rabbi J. Fred Schwalb
Rabbi J. Fred Schwalb traces the history of women's rights in the Torah and offers a prayer for the continued evolution of our ideas.
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