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Uri L'Tzedek launches social justice project at SAR High School

2008-09-24 15:07
Uri L'Tzedek launches search for social justice project at SAR High school. The winning proposal will address the Jewish value of social justice through action. The proposal should address a systemic social justice issue, such as poverty, health, housing, or prejudice. The project proposal should have a concrete, achievable goal, that will include an initial phase and long term follow up....

Ethical Issues in Kashrut and Jewish Law - Young Israel of Stamford

2008-09-13 14:59
 Rabbi Ari Weiss, Executive Director of Uri L'Tzedek presents insights into ethical issues in kashrut and Jewish law. Shabbos, September 12, at a special extended shalosh seudot following mincha at the Young Israel Mincha: 5:30PM Shalosh Seudot: 5:50PM Maariv: 7:50PM Young...

Workers' Justice: A Jewish Perspective

2008-08-13 00:00
Workers' rights and labor laws are concepts prevalent in the Jewish tradition, and ones that have become increasingly relevant in contemporary Jewish society. The recent events in Postville , Iowa that have aroused so much passion in the community compel us to examine what Jewish sources have to say about workers' rights. Join us for a Beit Midrash with Rabbi Mike Schultz as he explores these...

Shmuly Yanklowitz - Guest Shabbat Lecturer at Rayim Ahuvim

2008-08-10 15:04
Morning Shiur: Kashrut, Yashrut, Boycotting, and Orthodox Activism!” Afternoon shiur: “The Recent Supreme Court Decision on the Right to bear arms: Understanding Gun Control from the Jewish Tradition”

Uri L'Tzedek goes to Albany! By Yizti Raisner

2008-07-23 23:23
On May 20, we joined Domestic Workers United for a day of lobbying in Albany. Our handful of Uri L’tzedek activists were only some of the dozens of Jews who boarded the busses early that morning to show our solidarity with New York’s domestic workers. As the bus made its way up through the State, each passenger was handed the microphone to briefly explain what had motivated him or her to take the...

Uri L'Tzedek Fights for Tibet

2008-05-15 19:38
Uri L'Tzedek fights for Tibet 5/15, 2008 On Monday May 12th, over 60 Orthodox Jews gathered in a synagogue basement to raise consciousness about what the Dalai Lama has called the "cultural genocide" taking place in Tibet. Author and Jewish leader Rabbi Yitz Greenberg, Tibetan activists and former political prisoners Phurbu Dorjee, Tashi Phuntsok, and Choeying Kunsang, Shana Dworkin, advocacy...

Human Trafficking - May 6, 7:30 PM Drisha institute

2008-05-06 10:03
As we reflect upon the meaning of our own freedom, we must open our eyes to the reality that many who live in our midst are still enslaved. Every year, tens of thousands of young women vanish from their everyday lives and are forced by violence into a hellish existence of brutality and prostitution. Human trafficking is one of the world's most abhorrent forms of modern day slavery, and is...

Uri L'tzedek at Ramaz High School

2008-04-18 12:17
Uri L'Tzedek was honored to be invited this week to teach at the Ramaz Pesach Yom Iyun. Freshmen through Seniors grappled with Torah texts and questions of social justice, leadership, workers rights, liberties, and freedoms together with Uri L'Tzedek educators.

Freedom Seder for Victims of Domestic Violence

2008-04-18 12:12
Uri L'tzedek was invited to lead a Freedom Seder for survivors of domestic violence at the Genesis Women's Shelter. The shelter, funded by the Jewish Board of Child and Family Services, serves women in the first stages of escaping their abusers and starting a life on their own. The stories, symbols and themes of liberation and freedom resonated deeply with the women, children, and staff that came...

Uri L'tzedek Beit Midrash - Jewish Race? Racist Jews? Exploring the relevant and real issues of race and Judaism.

2008-04-07 00:00
Join us as we explore issues of race in tanach, chazal, and the modern day. Time: 7:30 - 9:00 pm Location: Mt. Sinai Jewish Center, 135 Bennet Ave, NY

Uri L'tzedek's Inagural Upper West Side Beit Midrash!

2008-03-31 00:48
Come for an exciting night of learning at Ramah Orah as we celebrate Uri L'tzedek's first beit midrash on the Upper West Side! Location: Ramat Orah. 550 W. 110th When: 3/31, time TBA

AJWS/Avodah/Uri L'tzedek Exodus and Revolution, Learning with Uri's Shmuly Yanklowitz

2008-03-26 23:27
Exodus and Revolution, by Michael Walzer, traces the dynamics of revolution, redemption and liberation through the biblical story of the Israelites leaving Egypt for the Promised Land. It also examines later retellings of Exodus by diverse groups including classical rabbinic interpreters and political actors who used the story as the rallying point for their own revolutionary struggles – from...

Community Initiative - Service Day with Fresh Youth Initiatves

2008-03-23 00:00
Join Uri L'tzedek as we serve side by side with youth from the Dominican Community distributing free clothing to our community. When: March 23, time TBA Where: We'll meet at Fresh Youth Initiatives, 505 West 171st Street  

Community Initiative - Service Day

2008-03-16 00:00
  Join Uri L'tzedek as we do a service project in Washintgon Heights sorting and distributing clothing we collected as part of our Community Outreach Initiative! Location: YMHA of Washington Heights, 54 Nagle Avenue Time: 10:30 - 12:30 PM