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Tue, June 28 2022
29 Sivan 5782
Message from Temple Sinai Clergy
We join our colleagues at the Central Conference of American Rabbis and the American Conference of Cantors and “condemn, in the strongest terms, the Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization and deplore the reversal of the precedent set a half-century ago in Roe v. Wade.”
We believe that the separation of church and state is good for America, good for us as Jews, and creates a society of greater acceptance of difference and diversity. Thus, we are horrified at this decision’s preferencing of a particular religious perspective. Prohibiting abortion access is contrary to Jewish law, traditions and pikuach nefesh. As Jews, Torah calls us repeatedly to “defend the widow, the orphan, and the stranger.” We are outraged at any action that afflicts those who are most vulnerable in our society, and this decision will no doubt have the most devastating consequences for those in our society who are already marginalized. Kol aravim zeh b'zeh -- we are all responsible for each another. Today we are devastated. In the days to come, we get back to work.
Rabbi Debbi Till
PRINCIPLES OF COALITION BUILDING - No. 6
As part of the Social Action Committee’s series Threats to Democracy and the Way Forward, Cherie Brown, gave a powerful talk on April 18, outlining seven principles that can guide us in Healing and Bridging Our Divides: Creating a Democracy that Works for All.
Cherie says: Yes, these are very divisive times. But following these 7 practices will help us to sustain democratic institutions.
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#6 Attacking peoples positions often only creates increased defensiveness and rarely results in sustained change. Find a way to address changes needed in an upbeat thoughtful tone. |
The recorded talk is in the archives, and her script is available on our website under Social Action.
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