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Apples and honey and pomegranate
Rosh HaShanah

Making the High Holidays Inclusive and Meaningful

August 3, 2021
As the High Holidays approach once again, we have created a number of resources for individuals and congregations to utilize as we mark these most important days in the Jewish calendar. We know we will be a stronger, more vibrant Jewish community when we fully incorporate the diversity that is the reality of modern Jewish life. We hope that each of these materials will help your High Holiday experiences and programming serve a wide range of identities and help you create communities of belonging.
RAC TX
Civil Rights & Voting Rights

From Immigration to Parole Reform, RAC State Projects Secure Racially Just Policies

Katie Wysong
 July 6, 2021
In April, when the Reform movement launched its Racial Justice Campaign, Reform leaders were already advocating for racially just policies across several states. Each of the eight RAC state projects from California to New Jersey has launched its own legislative campaign focused on racial justice. Reform leaders in four of these states have succeeded in securing crucial legislation that will advance racial justice or defeating harmful legislation alongside diverse coalition partners.
9 presenters at the Reparations series panel discussions
Racial Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion

Resurfacing the Conversation About Reparations

Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner
Yolanda Savage-Narva
 June 15, 2021
It is well understood that there is no amount of money that can be paid to right the wrongs of the many atrocities and genocides that have warranted the payment of reparations. But to truly begin to heal the wounds caused by over 400 years of inequities and dehumanization, acknowledgment, a truth and reconciliation process, apology, and reparations would be places to start. Watch the recent webinar series "Understanding Reparations" to learn more.
Woman of Color holding a baby
Racial Justice

This Mother’s Day, Let’s Fight for Black Moms

Jena Prystowsky
 May 4, 2021

When my husband and I learned that we were going to be parents, we were filled with many of the same joys and anxieties that most soon-to-be parents have, from wondering about how to create a great birth plan to which baby products we should buy (every cute

Sign that says No Justice No peace
Racial Justice

Roots of Justice

Rabbi David Stern
 April 14, 2021

This sermon was given by Rabbi David Stern, an active member of the RAC-TX team, at the Joint Jewish and African American religious service with the Texas Legislative Black Caucus Conference on April 6, 2021.

Thank you to Reverend Miller and Rabbi David