Social Justice Committee
Social Justice Committee
God says to us, "..You shall not oppress a stranger for you know the heart of a stranger, seeing you were strangers in the land of Egypt" and thus God commands us to care for the stranger, to not be idle in the face of suffering. The Beth Jacob Social Justice Committee strives to fulfill these commandments through being nimble in response to local, national and international events, and in the process work towards tikkun olam, repair of the world.
We meet approximately once a month. Issues we have paid attention to include fighting against racism, reform of the Vermont justice system, mental health concerns, refugee resettlement and immigrant rights, and gun control. To a significant extent the committee functions as Jewish support and inspiration for each of us as we navigate and try to change a beautiful but troubled and troubling world. We also have a Beth Jacob Social Justice email list, to inform other Beth Jacob members about upcoming events and actions as they emerge.
To participate, contact Nicola Morris.
Fri, October 25 2024
23 Tishrei 5785
Upcoming Events
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Friday ,
OctOctober 25 , 2024
Friday, Oct 25th 1:30p to 3:00p
Mah Jongg is back! Join in on the fun with this beloved tile-based game. -
Saturday ,
OctOctober 26 , 2024
Shabbat, Oct 26th 10:00a to 12:00p
Join us for Shabbat Bereshit just days after Simchat Torah! Rabbi Shana Margolin leads a hybrid service as we start Torah over again. Service is for all ages at 10:00am with an oneg to follow. RSVP below! -
Sunday ,
OctOctober 27 , 2024
Sunday, Oct 27th 1:30p to 2:30p
Join Randi Hacker and learn the Yiddish alphabet. This class is geared toward those who have not studied Yiddish before or who want to brush up on their Yiddish reading skills. By the end of the six weeks, students will come away with some basic vocabulary and be able to read selections from Yiddishe Kinder Alef. Register below! -
Sunday ,
OctOctober 27 , 2024
Sunday, Oct 27th 4:00p to 5:00p
Join Randi Hacker on Zoom for six weeks of Leyenkrayz Reading Circle, reading and discussing short pieces in Yiddish. Advanced beginners and intermediate-level students welcome. No formal grammatik will be offered, though questions about grammar will be answered as they come up. October 6, 20, 26 and November 3, 10, and 17 For security sake, Zoom link is kept in registration confirmation email. -
Tuesday ,
OctOctober 29 , 2024
Tuesday, Oct 29th 9:30a to 10:30a
Join us for a weekly opportunity to chat and do a NYT's crossword puzzle together on Zoom.