Dear all,
This past weekend, I traveled with teens from Temple Akiba to Washington D.C. to participate in L’taken, a program of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism that engages young people to understand that their voices can and do make a difference. Joining 100’s of teens from throughout North America, we spent two days learning about civil rights issues and how Jewish values can inform our actions.
Our Akiba group chose three topics: Reproductive Rights, Gun Violence, and Mental Health. In pursuit of justice, they gave speeches before the offices of our elected officials.
I was so very proud of them! And I learned in that moment in time that the walls of ignorance tumble when we march toward a righteous tomorrow.
With love and shalom,
Rabbi Zach Shapiro
