Shabbat Tzedek Torah Study
Date
January 17, 2026
Time
09:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT
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We begin our Shabbat morning with t’filah in mixed presence, led by our TI clergy, followed by an engaging Torah study, steeped in the themes of the weekend and the values embodied by our Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (REDI) work.
It's a source of pride in many Jewish communities: on the heels of the Holocaust and in the spirit of "Tzedek, Tzedek Tirdof" (Justice, Justice Shall You Pursue), many Jews actively supported the Black freedom struggle that we now call the Civil Rights Movement. Some risked everything.
But did all Jewish communities support the movement? Was there really a special "alliance?" If so, what caused it to fracture? Join us for an interactive session that will explore--and complicate--the narrative of Jewish communities and the Civil Rights Movement. We'll examine what really happened and what lessons can guide our work for justice today.
The morning's catering is provided by a Black-owned business.
How to Participate:
Join us onsite, on Zoom, or via Temple Israel's livestream.
Questions? Call 617-566-3960 or email info@tisrael.org.
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