Healing the world, “Tikkun Olam” feels more urgent each year. As we begin this New Year, the Social Justice Committee has reorganized into issue-based teams in order to make the most of our human energies while having the greatest impact. These are:
- Education equity
- Climate & Environmental Justice
- Prison & Criminal Justice Reform
- Civic Engagement /Voting Rights
- Food Justice
- Protecting Women and Families
- Housing & Neighborhood Justice
We will strive to:
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Meet the imperatives set out by the URJ’s Religious Action Center
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Engage the Sinai Community in enacting our Jewish values by providing educational programming and service opportunities that address these issue areas while deepening our advocacy efforts through partnerships with Milwaukee Inner-city Congregations Allied for Hope (MICAH), Tikkun Ha-Ir, Cross Lutheran Church, Bay Bridge, Voces de la Frontera, and Wisconsin Faith Voices.
Please mark your calendars:
Join us for monthly meetings at 5:30 PM on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Look to your Enews for a Zoom link or meeting location.
September 20, October 18, November 15, December 20, January 17, February 21, March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20
Look to your Enews for up-to-date information regarding meeting and programming locations, links, and further details. Together we can contribute to building a “beloved community.” We have so much to do to repair the world. Interested in joining the work and reward of the Social Justice Committee? Please contact Eva Hagenhofer at evameredith@att.net
Join the Social Justice Facebook Group to learn more about important issues and upcoming programs
Sinai Social Justice Committee Partnerships
Tikkun Ha’Ir
Milwaukee Inner City Congregations Allied for Hope (MICAH)
Pathfinders Milwaukee, Inc
Wisdom
Voces De La Frontera
Community Advocates: Milwaukee Women’s Center
Milwaukee Jewish Community Food Pantry
Bethesda Meal Program
Proactive Outreach for the Health of Sexually Exploited Youth (POHSEY)
Robyn’s Nest
Ronald McDonald House Charities
Milwaukee Riverkeeper