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What Rabbis Do

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Christy

JOIN is honored to work with incredibly engaging rabbis from around the county. Check out some of #WhatRabbisDo: Tell stories… Teaching rabbinical students the power of #story for social change. @JewishOrganizer @ElanBabchuck #whatrabbisdo pic.twitter.com/OdbTUy6XwF — Rabbi Noah Farkas (@RabbiNoah) January … 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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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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JOIN Selected as Top Innovative Jewish Organization

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Christy

We are delighted to let you know that JOIN has been selected as one of the country’s top innovative Jewish organizations! For the second year in a row! Released today, the 10th annual Slingshot Guide names JOIN as one of … Read More

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How I Came to Community Organizing: A Testimonial

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Helen Bennett

This article was originally posted by the Rabbinical Assembly on Mar 24, 2014 By Wayne Franklin, Temple Emanu-El, Providence, Rhode Island All I knew about Community Organizing was what I read in Barack Obama’s book, Dreams From My Father. At … Read More

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