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Stories of Hope: April 2026
The last few months have re-invigorated Americans’ ideas about the heroic work of journalists. Linchpins of democracy, reporters who demand the truth work at considerable risk — personal insults, job loss, and the broad brush of “fake news” lobbed at them from politicians with a lot to lose. But systematic attacks on the press, now …
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A Reflection from an AJWS Global Justice Fellow
Please enjoy this reflection from Rabbi Miriam Terlinchamp, who visited with grantee partners in the Dominican Republic last month as part of AJWS’s Global Justice Fellowship. In a community room nestled in a batey (a former sugar plantation) in Santo Domingo, three women from Movimiento de Mujeres Dominico Haitianas (MUDHA) tell stories of radical change. …
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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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