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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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JOIN Rabbinical Alumni Key to New York Interfaith Justice Efforts

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Christy

There is a crisis in East Ramapo, New York schools, and the newly-formed Rockland Clergy for Social Justice has been making an impact as the interfaith groups fights for a more just public education system. Active in the group is … Read More

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A JOIN Alum on Values and a Growing Multiracial Family

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Christy

Union organizer and JOIN alum Corey Hope Leaffer wrote recently for the Kolot Project blog, tackling personal and political issues: being a Jew in the labor movement, being in a multiracial family and looking forward to the birth of her … Read More

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Keep Asking Why: How questions lead to curiosity and breakthrough

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Helen Bennett

by Aliza Kline This article was originally posted by Aliza Kline on e-jewishphilanthropy.com on May 1, 2014. Aliza Kline is a member of JOIN for Justice’s board. This is the season for asking questions – often in groups of four … Read More

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