Uri L'Tzedek: Orthodox Social Justice Uri L'Tzedek

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 expert panelists explore the complexities of making ethical choices in a global marketplace. Gain insights into sustainable practices, fair trade, and social responsibility while engaging in a meaningful dialogue on how individuals and communities can contribute to positive change through their purchasing decisions.

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 of experience, Randy has dedicated himself to Jewish education, specializing in Holocaust history and the Jewish history of Poland for the past 15 years. As a member of the World Jewish Congress Jewish Diplomatic Corps and Speakers Bureau, Randy has also been actively engaged in local politics and community outreach, advocating for communal and Jewish interests at both the City and State levels. This conversation promises to offer valuable insights and actionable approaches to combatting antisemitism in contemporary settings.
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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. 
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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.
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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?