Author Archives: Christy

Reconnecting to Climate Change as a People’s Movement

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Christy

One of the major progressive events of 2014 was the powerful gathering of over 400,000 people calling for action around climate change in New York City. Jewish Organizing Fellow alum Davida Ginsberg was there, and she recently reflected on her … Read More

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“Checking Our Privilege” and Intersectionality: A JOIN Alum Learns from Jacob

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Christy

Rabbi Michelle Dardashti is a JOIN leader and an alum of our Seminary Leadership Program. Rabbi Dardashti serves as the Associate University Chaplain to the Jewish Community at Brown University and Rabbi at Brown RISD Hillel. Her essay, “Checking Our … Read More

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Happy Hanukkah from JOIN for Justice

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Christy

Happy Hanukkah from all of us at JOIN for Justice! This Hanukkah season of light and sharing, please considering supporting the work of JOIN. We are so grateful for your generosity.

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Jews Stand Up for Racial Justice

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Christy

On December 4 in New York City, Jews for Racial and Economic Justice organized a powerful action on the Upper West Side. Hundreds marched, many other Jewish organizations offered support, and twenty seven people, including four rabbis, were arrested after … Read More

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Grassroots Organizing Wins at the Massachusetts Ballot Box

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Christy

Workers throughout Massachusetts had something to celebrate after the November 4 elections: voters overwhelmingly passed an Earned Sick Time bill! Eight years of grassroots organizing, perseverance and hard work provided a million workers in Massachusetts the right to earn sick … Read More

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