The history of Touro Synagogue, the oldest synagogue in the United States, offers lessons about social justice and religious tolerance that resonate even today.
Video written & directed by Seth Front: http://sethfront.com
“Shalom Rav”
Performed by Nancy Linder: http://nancylinder.com
Music by Jeff Klepper & Dan Freelander
When pounding started on the front door, we move quickly toward the door, opening it with caution. In front of us stands “Elijah,” the prophet who one day will announce the Messianic era and the redemption of humankind.
Guest Blogger Rabbi Julia Weisz reflects on taking 8 teens to Washington DC for the L'taken Social Justice Program, transforming their lives and intensifying Congregation Or Ami's teen program.
Our heartstrings resonated with story after story of those touched by mental illness, Alzheimer’s, homelessness, domestic violence, drugs, peer pressure, suicide, and the fear caused by terrorism. We discovered that alone we feel overwhelmed and powerless, but together we can become a source for change toward justice.
Rabbinic Intern Dusty Klass is finding blessing in the in-between. Especially through Bar Mitzvah tutoring, Shoes that Fit, parenting and yahrzeit boards
We run 3 Mitzvah Day projects a year, bringing hundred of people together for sacred social justice work.
Marsha Austin reflects on Mitzvah Day at Congregation Or Ami and the 400+ comfort bags we prepared.
Ken Meyer reflects on Mitzvah Day at Congregation Or Ami and the 400+ comfort bags we prepared.
Teen Abby Gore reflects on Mitzvah Day at Congregation Or Ami and the 400+ comfort bags we prepared.
Jonathan Levy (father of 2) reflects on Mitzvah Day at Congregation Or Ami and the 400+ comfort bags we prepared.
TV Reporter Megan Boykoff created a report about Congregation Or Ami's Mitzvah Day, creating 400+ Comfort Dufflebags for kids entering emergency foster care