Nu? This Week in Jews and Social Justice
Though the last day of Hanukkah brought news that the repeal of the military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy was stalled yet again in the Senate, the holiday’s rituals could still be seen as a...
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There were many successes in LGBTQ rights this week. While, despite viral messaging saying so, Prop 8 was not overturned in California, on an international scale, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton...
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A Green Make-Over for Hanukkah
The original version written by Rabbi Arthur Waskow can be found on The Shalom Center blog. We have expanded some of the actions below for the Pursue community (in italics). This year, the first night...
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Ethical Nepal
For the past two months I have been grappling with the realities of living in a developing country, where issues such as environmental degradation are of no real importance- at least when compared to...
View ArticleNu? This Hanukkah in Jews and Social Justice
Tonight marks the half-way point of Hanukkah, the fourth candle. There are probably a few things we can cut back on: another night of latkes, baked goods, chocolate coins. There are also things we...
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