UPCOMING PROGRAM –
The Interfaith Group Against Hate (IGAH) is hosting two Teach-Ins on the growing prevalence of Online Radicalization of Youth towards Hate, Extremism and Violence.
Tuesday, April 28, 6:30 pm-8:30 pm at Congregation Mishkan Or –
This teach-in will involve showing a documentary, Raised By Wolves, which focuses on how and why youth can be radicalized through social media and what this means in terms of increased incidents of hate, violence and extremism perpetrated by youth. After the film, there will be a panel discussion, which will include one of the Directors and Writers of the film, to help us process what we learned in the documentary and how we can start to think about the subject.
Wednesday, May 6, 6:30 -8:30 pm at Christ Episcopal Church – We will gather to further our knowledge on this subject and figure out how to develop an action plan about how IGAH can mitigate this increasingly prevalent problematic youth behavior. More information will be available at the first Teach-In.
TO RSVP or learn more about either program, email Kennee Switzer, Co-Chair, Research and Education Committee here.
Greater Cleveland CongregationsOur community has a deep-rooted legacy in social justice, with a history of involvement in Greater Cleveland Congregations a grassroots coalition of over 30 local faith communities and allied organizations. Through GCC’s commitment to community organizing, we address systemic injustices, leading to meaningful reforms in healthcare, education, criminal justice gun violence, and employment. For further information, and to learn more about GCC, contact core team leader David Biegel at david.biegel@case.edu.
The Interfaith Group Against Hate (IGAH) is a group of faith-based congregations who have joined together to be a voice in society to challenge the rise in hate groups and white supremacy. The group, which represents many religious traditions, plans educational events, relationship-building events, and strategic research toward action.
For more information connect with Donna Weinberger, IGAH lead, at drw508@gmail.com.
Our ongoing work will be integrated into broader social justice efforts, allowing congregants to collectively set priorities and shape our future engagement. Together, we will explore various initiatives and educational programs while developing and deepening relationships with community partners including, but not limited to, Elizabeth Baptist Church and Rid-All Green Partnership.
Criminal Justice Reform | Mental Health/Substance Abuse | Environmental Justice | Voting Rights | Combating Antisemitism | LGBTQ+ Rights | Reproductive Freedoms | Education and Economic Disparities | Poverty | Housing and Homelessness | Immigration and Refugee Services | Gun Violence Prevention
In the coming months, we’ll be organizing house meetings to build community, share our social justice passions, and explore ways to collaborate.
Connect with Co-Chairs Laura Creed lwcreed@gmail.com and/or Patti London pklondon@me.com to receive future programming information.