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5 Ways to Engage Kids in Social Justice this Passover
Given the state of our country and the world today, there’s a lot riding on the next generation of human beings. Parents and educators need all the tools we can get to encourage kids to care about enormous challenges like racism, gender inequality and climate change—so they’ll someday build a better world than the one …
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Bring social justice to your seder table! Our Passover Play Pack is perfect for kids and the young-at-heart. Get started today by downloading and printing your set by clicking the images below. You can find more readings, rituals and stories on our Passover Resources page.
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Your Social Justice Checklist
Here are five social justice actions to act on your values today. Keep reading to learn more about each action, and then download your list so you can keep track of your progress! #1: Take action on the issues you care about most Human rights are under attack, and we can do our part …
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Statement by Robert Bank, President and CEO of American Jewish World Service on the Death and Legacy of United States Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
“The global AJWS community is heartbroken by the death of United States Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the eve of the Jewish New Year. This loss feels particularly painful as we reflect on the difficulties of the past year and on our enduring commitment, shared by Justice Ginsburg, to build a more just …
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Lovingkindness in Endurance: Counting the Omer during COVID-19
Omer: A long stretch of spring, days both full and interminable. Each night I flip a page of my Omer counter, recite the blessing and add a new day to the count. In my head, I add the extra time from the night we closed our synagogue’s physical doors, as COVID-19 began its deadly spread. …
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The tragedy this weekend
Dear AJWS Community, I am writing to connect with you in the wake of this tragic weekend, marred by yet another deadly attack on American Jews worshipping in synagogues. Last time it was in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh. This time it was across the country in Poway, a town just north of San …
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AJWS Responds to the California Synagogue Shooting
American Jewish World Service is “more committed than ever to fighting violence motivated by anti-Semitism, racism and bigotry.” Robert Bank, President and CEO of American Jewish World Service (AJWS), issued this statement: “We are shocked and saddened by news of another horrific attack on an American synagogue, this time in California as worshippers celebrated the …
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The 3rd Seder: Honoring the Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising
In the Warsaw Ghetto it’s now the month of Nis’n – Over goblets of borsht and matzos from bran The people again sing of the miracles of old, How the Jewish people came out of Egypt. How old is the story? How old is the melody? But now, behind shrouded windows, the Seder takes place. …
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Our Part in the Journey to Freedom: A Passover Call to Action
My vivid Passover memories from childhood have stayed with me through my entire life, inspiring me to fight for freedom and dignity for all people, everywhere. When I was growing up, our whole family looked forward to celebrating Passover with each other. We would cram together—at least 30 people—at my aunt and uncle’s small apartment …
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