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UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES:
Saturday, Sep. 13, 9am: Symposium on Human Trafficking Mishkan Or members are invited to join our partners in the Greater Cleveland Congregations for a symposium on the crisis of human trafficking. Help us protect those who are vulnerable. Learn more & RSVP here to Rev. King. We are grateful to Olivet Institutional Baptist Church for hosting and taking the lead on this vital project!
The Interfaith Group Against Hate
In May 2024, Interfaith Group Against Hate galvanized local and international attention on the burning of 100 Beachwood Library books on LGBTQ+ themes, Black history & Jewish values. The protest was followed by book fairs collecting and acquiring 1,000 books in response to destruction of 100 library books. IGAH is now planning book discussions at faith institutions, fostering unity and combating hatred.
More book discussion info from Interfaith Group Against Hate can be found here, including Sept. 8 at Chagrin Valley Islamic Center, Sept. 24 at Temple Emanu el, Oct. 5 at Heights Christian Church, October date TBD at Olivet Institutional Baptist Church, and Sept. 28 at 2 pm at Mishkan Or.
On Sunday, Sept. 28, at 2:30 pm, Rabbi Rob Nosanchuk will facilitate discussion of: Moments of Reprieve: A Memoir of Auschwitz, by acclaimed author Primo Levi. Register to join the discussion here.
Special note: On Sept. 28 at 1 pm, our Mishkan Or Museum will host an opening for a new exhibit featuring Israeli artist Moshe Gershuni. Contact Mishkan Or Museum director Katya Oicherman, Ph.D. here.
Helping An Afghan Family
In early Summer, Rabbi Joshau Caruso shared a message about Mishhan Or’s support of an Afghan family. To read his message found here (halfway down the page) and you can help by making a donation here thru Mishkan Or, and selecting HIAS in drop-down menu.
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.