In light of the rising antisemitism and growing divisions in our society, this panel reflects on the enduring values of Hanukkah—resilience, courage, and the triumph of light over darkness—and their relevance in addressing contemporary challenges. This conversation explores themes of combating antisemitism, promoting justice, and fostering unity ac…

In our interconnected world, it is time to reexamine theological perspectives on the relationship between Jews and the rest of humanity with fresh insight. In wake of his recent book, Rabbi Dr. Yakov Nagen presents the foundations for a renewed understanding of a vital aspect of Jewish-gentile relations: Judaism’s view on the beliefs and religious …

Learn from Rosetta Walker and Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz about the state of democracy post-election and explore how Native American and Jewish communities can continue to support the vulnerable and advocate for marginalized groups. Watch the video recording of this class on Uri L’Tzedek’s YouTube channel: youtube.com/channel/UC_htFNr9duz-KJiXdtW8pIw -…

In this shiur, Rabbi Truboff looks at the writings of Rav Moshe Amiel, a leading Religious Zionist in the early 20th century, who embraced Zionism but also critiqued it. Rav Moshe Amiel was particularly concerned that under the right conditions, nationalism's emphasis on power and violence could become a form of idolatry, and the consequences could…

Experience a rich dialogue in our interfaith panel with Dr. Mehnaz Afridi and Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz as they delve into the essential roles of democracy and pluralism in their faith traditions. Addressing the complexities of the situation post-October 7th and the implications of the elections, they highlight opportunities for rebuilding bridge…

Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz interviews Rabbi Jonah Pesner, Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism. Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner serves as the Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism and the Senior Vice President of the Union for Reform Judaism. Named one of the most influential rabbis in America by Newsweek magazine, …

In this interview, Rabbi Erica and Mark Gerson explore the motivation behind getting involved in global health philanthropy and the decision to support African Mission Healthcare as a platform for this impactful work. They also discuss the future vision for African Mission Healthcare in reducing global health disparities and how Jewish values and p…

In this short podcast interview, Rabbi Shmuly sits down with Rabbi Aryeh Ronay to explore his journey and expertise in meditation, his background in Jewish spirituality, and his passion for integrating mindfulness with Torah teachings. We also discuss his organization, MindBodyTorah, which focuses on the intersection of Jewish wisdom, meditation, a…

Listen to hear expert, Adam Obernauer, answer questions like: * How can workers defend themselves today in their workplace? * What protections does joining a union provide? * How do workers gain the opportunity to join unions? Watch the video recording of this class on Uri L’Tzedek’s YouTube channel: youtube.com/channel/UC_htFNr9duz-KJiXdtW8pIw - -…

Rabbi Greenberg discusses his latest book, "The Triumph of Life: A Narrative Theology of Judaism." "The Triumph of Life: A Narrative Theology of Judaism" is Rabbi Greenberg’s magnum opus—a narrative of the relationship between God and humanity as expressed in the Jewish journey through modernity, the Holocaust, the creation of Israel, and the birth…

In this dynamic discussion-style session Dr. Barbara Williams-Skinner and Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz explore the critical importance of civic engagement and the power of using our voices in the democratic process. They delve into how each of us can actively contribute to safeguarding democracy, ensuring that our actions reflect our commitment to a…

The book of Deuteronomy lays out Moses' vision of the ideal society that should animate the Israelites as they take up residence in their homeland. One of the central parts of that vision is a society driven by concern for social justice. We will examine key elements of the mitzvot that try to achieve those goals on a personal, communal and nationa…

How and why do we maintain the status quo which makes it difficult for those struggling with addiction to come forward? In this podcast, we look at the Torah as a guide to remind us of how to help those struggling with addiction and to open the door for those that are struggling in private. Watch the video recording of this class on Uri L’Tzedek’s …

Beatrice Weber joins Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz for an interview to discuss how the value of כל ישראל ערבים זה בזה (every Jew is responsible for one another), is crucial in advocating for Hasidic children to receive a basic education. Watch the video recording of this class on Uri L’Tzedek’s YouTube channel: youtube.com/channel/UC_htFNr9duz-KJiXdtW8pI…

Rabbi Jonah Pesner on Pursuing Justice Even When it's Hard: Overcoming Racism and Antisemitism Rabbi Pesner reflects on the Reform Movement's long-time racial justice commitments and the more recent challenges from rising bigotry and authoritarianism. He also addresses the dynamics that have emerged in the US since the Hamas attacks. Lastly, he dis…

Dr. Tanya White at Uri L’Tzedek on “‘Yirat Elokim’ – Fearing God as the Development of a Moral Conscience” This shiur explored the idea of ‘yirat elokim’ as the development of moral conscience. Using the Akeida narrative as a framing paradigm it journeys through an exploration of the concept of yirat elokim in Torah including Yosef, the Hebrew midw…

From addiction to depression, mental health issues are present at all levels of our community just like every other. Come hear from experts in the field as they discuss mental health care in the Jewish community. Find out what you can do to support loved ones and receive insight into their experiences. Watch the video recording of this class on Uri…

Learn Torah with Rabbi Avi Narrow-Tilonski. Originally from Cherry Hill, NJ Avi Tilonsky, enjoys experiencing the exciting and ever-changing Jewish life in Jerusalem. Prior to moving to Israel, Avi worked as a communal rabbi and in adult Jewish education. Today, he is privileged to work for a Jewish organization helping Jewish communities around th…

Join a Zoom panel with Uri L’Tzedek’s Founder and president Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz, Uri L’Tzedek Board member Rosh Kehilah Dina Najman, and Campaign Director Eddie Chavez Calderon. We will be discussing our work in supporting workers for over 15 years with a rich grounding in the Torah. STAY CONNECTED: Website: utzedek.org Newsletter: utzedek.org/…

Join a thought-provoking panel discussion on Ethical Consumption featuring esteemed speakers Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz, Founder of Uri L’Tzedek, Rabbi Dina Brawer, Executive Director of World Jewish Relief USA, and Dr. Steven Laufer, an economist from the Myers-JDC-Brookdale Institute. Delve into the intersection of ethics and consumerism as our expe…

Join an insightful discussion featuring Uri L'Tzedek's Campaign Director, Eddie Chavez Calderon, and Randy Fried, Director of Philanthropic Engagement & Communication at Tzedek America. Together, they will explore strategies to address Jewish hatred within progressive spaces, particularly from the perspective of Jews of color. With over two decades…

Join Rabbi Dr. Yitz Greenberg as he shares some Torah on liberation and social justice. On this night Rav Yitz & Mrs. Blu will also be awarding our J.J Greenberg Young Leadership awards to a select group of leaders. STAY CONNECTED: Website: utzedek.org Newsletter: utzedek.org/subscribe Facebook: facebook.com/uriltzedek YouTube: / @uriltzedek1140 Ap…

Even though slavery has long since been outlawed, according to the International Labor Organization tens of millions of people are still slaves. How can this be? In this session, we’ll use Jewish and secular sources to discuss what modern slavery is, what it looks like, and what we can do to stop it. STAY CONNECTED: Website: utzedek.org Newsletter:…

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In a world where there is so much darkness, it would be easier to shut our eyes and pretend that destruction is not occurring all around us. It would be easier, but is it ethical? Do we have a religious obligation to witness tragedy, and if so, what is our obligation once we see and know?De către Uri L'Tzedek

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Join a text study with Rabbanit Bracha Jaffe, the Associate Rabba of The Hebrew Institute of Riverdale discussing public shaming. STAY CONNECTED: Website: utzedek.org Newsletter: utzedek.org/subscribe Facebook: facebook.com/uriltzedek YouTube: / @uriltzedek1140 Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uri-ltzedek/id1603706369 Spotify: open.spo…

Join a panel of Criminal Justice Reform activists and clergy members as they discuss current efforts to combat injustice within mass incarceration. Featured Speakers: Victor Pate - Co-Director of the HALTsolitary Confinement coalition Darren Mack - Co-Director at Freedom Agenda Rabbi Gabe Kretzmer-Seed - Chaplain Moderator - Emma Goldblatt, Program…

Join the Executive Director of A More Perfect Union Aaron Dorfman for a class addressing the dire need for the Jewish community to organize and protect our democracy. Learn why Jewish communities across the country are coming together to protect our vote! - Action plans from our friends at A More Perfect Union - First, you can encourage Jewish inst…

Join a panel of Immigrant rights leaders as we discuss our current immigration system, and our obligation to support the stranger. Featured Speakers: Rebecca Kirzner, Senior Director of Grassroots Advocacy & Organizing at HIAS Charlie Davidson, Co-Chair at Synagogue Coalition on the Immigration Crisis Eddie Chavez Calderon, Campaign Director of Uri…

Join a conversation with the founder and Executive Director of Yahel – an Israeli nonprofit that brings young people from around the world to Israel for service and social action programs. Hear about what opportunities exist right now to volunteer in Israel, what the needs are and what are some ways to show up for Israel in a thoughtful way. STAY C…

The modern socially responsible investing movement claims we have a responsibility to "do well while doing good": to have a positive impact on the world while earning a financial return. The rabbis of the Talmud in fact debated that same claim. They developed surprising insights that can help us shape our contemporary investment decisions. Join Rab…

The Imperative and Complexity of Ransoming Captives with Rabbi Dr. Meesh Hammer-Kossoy What wisdom can Jewish tradition bring to bear on the current hostage crisis? Join Rabbi Dr. Meesh Hammer-Kossoy, Rosh Beit Midrash of Pardes. STAY CONNECTED: Website: utzedek.org Newsletter: utzedek.org/subscribe Facebook: facebook.com/uriltzedek YouTube: / @uri…

A worker can withdraw at any point: Laws protecting labor freedom Join a presentation from Rabbi Dr.Eliezer Finkelman exploring halachic laws around labor and freedom. Learn how to pull from Torah sources to better advocate for worker rights. STAY CONNECTED: Website: utzedek.org Newsletter: utzedek.org/subscribe Facebook: facebook.com/uriltzedek Yo…

Collective allyship during hard times with the President of LGBTQ+ organization ONE Community Angela Hughey Join Uri L’Tzedek’s Campaign Director Eddie Chavez Calderon and the President of LGBTQ+ organization ONE Community Angela Hughey for an in-depth conversation around partnership and allyship grounded in love and support of each other. STAY CON…

Pregnancy termination has been a hot-button issue in American political life for many decades. It is also an experience that impacts many members of our community in a variety of often quite personal ways. As both political and personal decision-makers, Americans have been given two stark and opposing frameworks for thinking about the ethics of abo…

Join Uri L’Tzedek’s Campaign Director Eddie Chavez Calderon and David Kaufman a New York-based writer, an Adjunct Fellow, at Tel Aviv Institute, and an editor at the New York Post as they discuss current issues within the progressive community with rising antisemitism and the pressures emerging from within the Israel-Gaza war as Black and Brown Jew…

The Measure of Sedom": Capitalism, Socialism, and Barbarism with Rabbi Will Friedman Should private property exist? This fundamental question of social ethics and organization is taken up by a well-known rabbinic text, which classifies those who answer "yes" either as normal or as Sodomites and those who answer "no" as ignoramuses. We will do a dee…

Join a presentation as we learn how farm workers have been excluded from federal labor protections such as overtime pay, the right to unionize, etc. The culture of exploitation in the Agricultural Industry continues today. Recent labor trafficking cases and attempts to lower the wages of H-2A agricultural guest workers demonstrate the need for chan…

The temptation to zealotry has long been a part of religious life for better and for worse. This class will draw upon rabbinic texts, modern Jewish thought, and psychoanalysis to help us better understand zealotry's profound dangers and why it remains a necessary part of religious life. STAY CONNECTED: Website: utzedek.org Newsletter: utzedek.org/s…

Join Rabbi Menashe for a Zoom class on Loneliness and Ethical Conduct with Torah sources. Rabbi Menashe East is the senior rabbi at the Mt Freedom Jewish Center in Randolph NJ. He is also an LCSW with a concentration in sex therapy. Currently, Rabbi Menashe is on staff as an adjunct professor at the Wurzweiler School of Social Work. Menashe is marr…

Many Americans lack access to affordable drinking water. Before the pandemic, Detroit residents unable to afford the exorbitant rates--in some cases 10% of their income--even had their water shut off. Legislation is being advanced in Michigan state legislature to ban future shutoffs and to ensure that Michigan residents don't have to pay more than …

Join Uri L'Tzedek's Campaign Director Eddie Chavez Calderon for a detailed class on immigrant justice. Utilizing Torah sources we can discuss how we can move away from tolerance of strangers to a more loving humanitarian approach to supporting migrants. STAY CONNECTED: Website: utzedek.org Newsletter: utzedek.org/subscribe Facebook: facebook.com/ur…

Australia is currently in the middle of a referendum vote to amend our constitution to recognize Aboriginal Australians as the First Nations people of our country. STAY CONNECTED: Website: utzedek.org Newsletter: utzedek.org/subscribe Facebook: facebook.com/uriltzedek YouTube: / @uriltzedek1140 Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uri-ltze…

Join a detailed discussion with the founder of Mosaic Visions Dee Sanae on the complexities of social justice work rooted in Jewish ethics. STAY CONNECTED: Website: utzedek.org Newsletter: utzedek.org/subscribe Facebook: facebook.com/uriltzedek YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UC_htFNr9duz-KJiXdtW8pIw Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uri-l…

Join a detailed discussion on the adaption, customs, and lives of diaspora Jews from across Latin America. Learn about migrational justice that has a unique calling to Jews all over the globe. Dr. Analucía Lopezrevoredo (she/her/ella) is a Peruvian-Chilean-American sociologist, born in Peru and raised in Spain and the United States. A scholar of Je…

Join a night of celebration and learning as we give Tali Fitoussi's award in Paris and celebrate this year's Torat Chayim award recipients. STAY CONNECTED: Website: www.utzedek.org Newsletter: www.utzedek.org/subscribe Facebook: www.facebook.com/uriltzedek Apple Podcasts: www.podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uri-ltzedek/id1603706369 Spotify: open.spot…

Rabbi Jason Weiner at Uri L’Tzedek on “Exploring Halacha on Living Kidney Donation” This is a detailed discussion of the personal, Halakhic and Torah issues to consider related to contemporary living organ donation. A Text study as well as personal anecdotes. Watch the video recording of this class on Uri L’Tzedek’s YouTube channel: youtube.com/cha…

Rabbi Daniel Raphael Silverstein at Uri L’Tzedek on "Jews and Humanity: Evolution of a Conversation" For this session where we will explore diverse views of Gentiles in key Jewish texts, from our earlier biblical texts, and down through the many generations of rabbinic teachings. Some of the texts we will read together emphasize Jewish chosenness o…

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