'I've never seen such a sexy thing on the bima.'
'If my cantor had looked like you when I was a kid, I definitely would've paid attention in shul.
'You've really lost weight & you're sure showing it off in that dress!'
- Women clergy on real things said to them #URJBiennial
In passing this resolution at the #URJBiennial, the Union for Reform Judaism becomes the first major Jewish organization to confront enduring and systemic racism in the US by calling for a study of reparations.
@URJPresident@JonahPesner 🌠"Let’s step outside our enormous, ever-widening tent tonight long enough to see the stars lighting the sky and the bright future ahead," @URJPresident Rabbi Rick Jacobs tell us, as he closes tonight's #URJBiennial plenary address.
For too long, the Jewish community has remained quiet on reparations. But at #URJBiennial this week, the Reform Movement is going to act. Here I explain why. https://t.co/K8I4FYl0il
As 5,000 Jews come together for #URJBiennial, our hearts break for our family in New Jersey. Despicable antisemitic violence has once taken lives.
We thank law enforcement for their quick actions. May the memory of the victims be for a blessing, and may we see an end to hate.
I just advocated here https://t.co/AErTFs00sv for immigrants and asylum seekers as I pictured my great-grandparents at the border years ago. #JewsWelcomeImmigrants
Leader of the Union for Reform Judaism, @URJPresident Rabbi Rick Jacobs makes it clear:
👉 Being an immigrant is not a crime
👉 Being a refugee is not a crime
👉 Seeking asylum is not a crime
#JewsWelcomeImmigrants
Steve Weisman, who will speak @rodephshalom 10/17 to kick off our 90th year in the sanctuary celebration, raises fascinating questions about historical sources of social justice in Reform and American Judaism: https://t.co/2JgzAyyO7L
Something to do about the brokenness in this world: do this ride https://t.co/YTlbqqiLAJ with the @InterfaithPA or support the ride: https://t.co/7TALJxOOZR
When in conversations about the brokenness of our world, the most compelling solution that emerges: we need to know people who are different than we. This is why I'm going to Dare to Understand for @InterfaithPA tmro. There is still time to register!
https://t.co/omHyyu9D9U
Join us at RS on Wednesday, April 4 for our @DontStandIdlyBy Campaign Planning Meeting at 6pm to discuss ways in which Philadelphia can partner with the campaign to leverage purchasing power to expand gun reform @RavMoss @rabbimaderer
Excited to honor authenticity, support teens and parents and more: A Conversation about Trans Adolescent Health with Dr. Rachel Levine, Secretary of Health and Physician General of PA, 4/8, 10am, led by PRiSm @rodephshalom w @JFCS_Philly! All welcome!
https://t.co/ye0FdQp0Ah
In this hate-tolerating climate, I'm certain that if we're to learn to appreciate difference, @InterfaithPA is the one to show us the way. Join me at Dare to Understand benefit honoring Jane Golden, Husnaa Hashim, Al-Bustan Percussion Ens--check them out: https://t.co/K1Z2RKG9Jx
At #CCAR18 Gun Violence Prevention panel: LA city attorney Mike Feuer: we have serious mental health work to do but countries across the globe have mental illness yet not pervasive gun violence.