Or Shalom Jewish Community

For the past 31 years a bill has annually been introduced to congress calling for a study of slavery and its lingering effects as well as recommendations for appropriate remedies. That bill, H.R. 40, has never made it to the House floor for discussion. In this class, we will employ a Reconstructionist approach to explore classical Jewish texts to see what a Jewish case for reparations might look like, and what our role as American Jews can be in the struggle for racial justice at this unprecedented moment in American history. Bio: Rabbi Micah Geurin Weiss is the Assistant Director of Thriving Communities and Tikkun Olam Specialist at Reconstructing Judaism in Philadelphia. In his professional role, Rabbi Micah works to support the day in and day out needs of synagogues in the Reconstructionist movement, specializing in congregation-based social justice work. He is most passionate about supporting racial justice work in the Jewish community and beyond. Micah holds a B.A. from Wesleyan University in Religious Studies and African American studies and was a fellow at Yeshivat Hadar for two years. Rabbi Micah chairs both the Tikkun Olam Committee and the Jews of Color and Allies Advisory Group for the movement.

As the week winds down, take a little time to meet up with friends and get centered. Each Thursday morning, lay leader leads us in prayer, reflection, and healing. Everyone is welcome. Join via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/986872815, passcode is THURSDAY

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Join us every Friday as we welcome Shabbat with blessings or a full service via Zoom.  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/965036140, Password: SHALOM No need to register.  Just show up!  All are welcome. 

During this two hour workshop, explore themes of the Exodus and Tu B’Shvat through movement, meditation, prayer and poetry with Rabbi Katie and Gail Gurewitz. For all levels and abilities. If you can, please arrive a few minutes early to settle in your space so that we can begin promptly. Special items to bring: a branch or 2 that speak to you and a few small pieces of fresh or dried fruit, yoga mat, towel, comfortable clothing, yoga props (including a nearby chair if needed), journal or paper and pen, tallit (optional). SAVE THE DATE Embodied Spiritual Practice with Rabbi Katie and Gail Through June Saturday Mornings 10-12 January 23 February 13 March13 April 24 May 8 June 19