The Latest from From our Staff

Reflections from Access to Power

Posted on September 1, 2021 by JOIN for Justice

We just graduated the first-ever cohort of the Access to Power Fellowship! A virtual 7-month leadership development program for Jewish organizers with disabilities in their 20/30s offered in partnership with Sins Invalid, National Council on Independent Living, and Detroit Disability … Read More

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The Search for JOIN’s Next Executive Director

Posted on July 13, 2021 by JOIN for Justice

In an effort to increase transparency, the Strategic Transition Committee (STC), which is overseeing this process, is sharing information regarding the search and transition here. This webpage will be updated as new information is available. Thanks to contributions from JOIN’s … Read More

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Leadership Transition Announcement

Posted on March 26, 2021 by JOIN for Justice

Why I’m So Excited About JOIN for Justice’s Future By Phil Rosenblatt, Board Chair and President Greetings! On behalf of JOIN for Justice, I’m writing to share our Executive Director, Karla Van Praag’s transition plans—and why I’m so excited about … Read More

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Debriefing the GA Win

Posted on February 28, 2021 by JOIN for Justice

We all saw history made as two Democrats won in the Georgia Senate runoff election. But there’s a deeper and longer organizing story here. And like we do after any campaign, win or lose, we wanted to take a bit of … Read More

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Reflections on Selah

Posted on January 21, 2020 by JOIN for Justice

I spent the first full week of the year with 23 other Jewish people of color at a retreat in the deserts of Southern California. It was the biggest gathering of JOCs (Jews of Color) that I had ever been … Read More

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