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New Yorkers Fought for and WON Equal Rights
In the weeks since Election Day, there’s been a lot of despair, confusion, and regret. But one bright spot among the pain and fear that so many are feeling has been how many states voted in support of reproductive freedom.
What is Prop 1?
Prop 1, previously
Social Justice Conference: Sign Up to Make a Difference
What defines a winner? In a democracy, is it who gets the most votes on Election Day, or something else? What do you do if the winning candidates are not supportive of the issues you hold near and dear? I am constantly tackling this question as a co-chair
A Post-Election Prayer
Nachamu, Nachamu ami
As Isaiah called out to God,
Today, I do, too
Nachamu, Nachamu Ami
Comfort us, comfort our people.
You don’t speak directly to us
Like you once did your prophets
And still
We tried, so hard, to follow in their footsteps
To be prophetic pursuers of
Tea With Sandra, Ruth, and Amy
If you could spend an evening with anyone, living or dead, historical or fictional, who would it be and why?
When I applied to my alma mater this question was a required application prompt. Now, four decades later, I’ve thought of it repeatedly, as I face
Your Voice Matters
Right now, the state of Arizona bans abortion after 15 weeks, with many additional barriers individuals must face prior to receiving the procedure. Some of these barriers include: medically unnecessary ultrasounds, two appointments at least 24 hours apart with
Florida - No, Not the Taylor Swift Song- Something Even Bigger!
The Sunshine State has long been newsworthy as a popular destination for its weather, theme parks, and beautiful beaches. However, this year, it is garnering press for another critical reason: abortion will be on the ballot in Florida in November.
Florida is
Supreme Court Oral Arguments: The Stakes for Reproductive Health Care
This past Tuesday, March 26, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine, a case that could determine the future of access to abortion and other reproductive healthcare. Mifepristone is one of two medications commonly
Resources for Repro Shabbat
Seek Justice, Do Something: State Advocacy on Abortion and the Power of Postcards
“There are people hurting, there are people suffering, so we have an obligation, a mandate, to do something.”
John Lewis
As Reform Jews, our history is steeped in the struggle for justice. “Tzedek, Tzedek tirdof!” our Torah instructs