National LGBTQ Inauguration Shabbat
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After an election cycle that featured a disturbing amount of racism, misogyny and anti-Semitism, many worry that the progress achieved by racial minorities, women, and queer people will be put at risk by the political changes coming to Washington. What are the threats to civil liberties and individual rights? How can minority groups work together to challenge them? Come find out how we can strengthen each other to continue tikkun olam, repair our broken world, and to find peace, joy, and community in Shabbat — featuring: 7:00 PM | panel discussion moderated by openly gay Jewish journalist James Kirchick, with the following speakers:
8:00 PM | progressive, egalitarian, inclusive Shabbat prayer service 9:00 PM | festive social hour and community reception This special event will be a gathering place for those seeking to connect with other progressive Jews to reaffirm their values and strengthen their commitment to Tikkun Olam, the spiritual and communal repair of our broken world. Program organizers seek to unite the Jewish community in solidarity with others who face bigotry and intolerance. They also aim to provide participants an opportunity to find comfort in others who share many of the same goals of promoting justice and inclusion. Date:
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