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Antiracism, Exodus & This Moment
January 1, 2024
Rabbi Linda Potemken
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The AntiRacism Coordinating Committee has planned a full program for the upcoming winter months, including a movie night, a guest speaker, a zoom conversation on a learning module and a focus on an important book. Most of these programs center the theme of racial justice in the criminal justice system.
As the Jewish community grapples with rising antisemitism, this work feels more important than ever*. As our concerns for Jewish safety increase, I feel even greater empathy for and urgency to address the racism that exists in our justice system. I find myself thinking, what if in the face of rising antisemitism we also had to fear structural antisemitism in our justice system? White Jews do not have that particular hardship but people of color, including Jews of color, bear that extra burden.
This January we begin reading and studying our liberation story in the book of Shemot (Exodus). We also celebrate MLK day this month. It is a fitting time to join together in our work of antiracism. I hope to see you on January 13th and for all these upcoming events.
*Please note ‐ we are working on other programs to help us grapple with antisemitism and related issues in the months ahead.
Tue, March 18 2025
18 Adar 5785
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Mar 18 Adult Ed with Rabbi Richard Hirsh on Zoom Tuesday, Mar 18 7:30pm |
Mar 19 Morning Spiritual Practice (on Zoom) Wednesday, Mar 19 8:30am |
Mar 20 Mussar with Rabbi Linda (Closed group; on Zoom) Thursday, Mar 20 1:00pm |
Mar 21 Shabbat Services with Rabbi Linda (on Zoom) Friday, Mar 21 7:30pm |
Mar 22 Shabbat Services with Rabbi Nathan (in person) Shabbat, Mar 22 9:45am |
This week's Torah portion is Parshat Vayakhel
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