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, April 19 2024
11 Nisan 5784
Upcoming Events
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Friday ,
AprApril 19 , 2024
Friday, Apr 19th 7:00p to 8:30p
Join us for Kabbalat Shabbat led by Phyllis Rubenstein at 7:00pm. Kiddush to follow! RSVP below! -
Sunday ,
AprApril 21 , 2024
Sunday, Apr 21st 11:00a to 12:30p
Just in time for those potentially challenging Passover seder conversations, join us for a Listening Project practice session hosted by Andy Robinson. We'll warm up with a few listening exercises. Then we'll set up small groups to discuss whatever subjects you want to talk about: Israel and Palestine, antisemitism, how you're thinking about Judaism, etc. Come prepared to listen with curiosity and without judgment. -
Tuesday ,
AprApril 23 , 2024
Tuesday, Apr 23rd 9:30a to 10:30a
Join us for a weekly opportunity to chat and do a NYT's crossword puzzle together on Zoom. -
Tuesday ,
AprApril 23 , 2024
Tuesday, Apr 23rd 6:00p to 9:00p
Join us for our first in-person seder since the pandemic! Bring a vegetarian or dairy dish to share for this potluck gathering! Registration is required. Time to be determined. To volunteer for cooking, setup/breakdown, or assistance with seder plate components, please contact Sarah Villanueva at programming@bethjacobvt.org. -
Wednesday ,
AprApril 24 , 2024
Wednesday, Apr 24th 2:00p to 3:30p
Beginners are invited to learn how to play Mah Jongg from beloved community member, Janet Starr!