The Latest from From the Field
Excerpt from “Rabbis in Red Lipstick”
by Dasi Fruchter (Alumna of JOIN’s Seminary Leadership Project) …Alongside my graduate studies, however, I’ve also chosen recently to embark on a another journey towards social change through spiritual leadership. I’ve enrolled and begun to learn at Yeshivat Maharat, a … Read More
JOIN Alum Builds Jewish Power for Pursuing Justice in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia metropolitan area may present some exciting new horizons in the world of Jewish organizing. It occupies a strategically important position in a politically important “swing state”, is home to a large and established Jewish community, and may harbor … Read More
Congressman tells 18-year-old: “I hate illegals”
February 19, 2013 Mae Singerman, Jewish Social Justice Roundtable Coordianator PICO, a national network of faith-based community organizations has put out a call to people of faith based on a recent disturbing incident. Here’s what happened: During a recent visit to Washington, Jessica, … Read More
Addressing & Preventing Teen Dating Violence: Don’t Forget about GLBTQ Youth
Co-authored by Kate Rafey (current organizing fellow) and Melissa Sturtevant. Originally published in Youth Health Connection on January 31, 2013 One pitfall of many sexual assault and domestic violence programs that address teen dating violence is the lack of recognition … Read More
