Archive: July 2024

Postcarding for Democracy: (Gel) Pens are Mightier than Swords

Posted on July 23, 2024

On June 25 at an event co-sponsored by Tzedek Isaiah and TI Sisterhood, enthusiastic members of Temple Isaiah met in our lounge to prepare postcards to send to infrequent voters, to encourage them to register to vote in their communities. TI members also prepared postcards to voters in Florida on a ballot initiative to protect Continue Reading »

Repro Shabbat — Rabbi Daniel Plotkin

Posted on February 4, 2022

Repro Shabbat January 29, 2022 On January 29 Temple Isaiah hosted a Shabbat and of Repro Shabbat. Repro Shabbat, dedicated to Reproductive Freedom, is sponsored by the National Council of Jewish Women in partnership with the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism and other Jewish organizations across the country. As part of the service, Rabbi Continue Reading »

Repro Shabbat — Sue Tafler

Posted on February 4, 2022

Repro Shabbat January 29, 2022 The Political and Legal Situation of Reproductive Rights Today Legislators in many states as well as state and federal judges are weighing in on whether or not people will be able to access abortion care. And make no mistake about it, proposals to limit or block access to reproductive health Continue Reading »

Repro Shabbat — Rachel Petroff Kessler

Posted on February 4, 2022

Repro Shabbat January 29, 2022 The work can feel overwhelming, and it can be hard to know where to start — or even to know if your involvement can make a difference. Already thousands of years ago, our sages knew we might be inclined to throw up our hands: Rabbi Tarfon taught: ֹ It is Continue Reading »