TBS Joins Anti-Defamation League's Kulanu Program
Kulanu, meaning “all of us” in Hebrew, is ADL’s no-cost, self-directed national synagogue engagement program that empowers synagogues to fight against antisemitism and hate in their own communities. In its first year, 220 synagogues participated, representing a variety of denominations and sizes across the country.
Our congregation is one of hundreds across North America doing the critical work of combatting antisemitism and hate in partnership with ADL, Anti-Defamation League. As a Kulanu synagogue, we will learn how to have critical conversations about antisemitism and other forms of bigotry and cultivate the tools to fight them.
Among the many benefits of the Kulanu program is the ability to learn from and with other congregations across the continent also addressing antisemitism and hate in their communities.
As Simon Wiesenthal said, “the struggle against hatred should be a constant battle.” The time has come for us to stand together and lead the way in Orange County to raise our collective voices against hate and bigotry.
We have established a task force of 17 congregants and our Rabbi, operating under the umbrella of the Social Action Committee, to lead TBS in this endeavor and we are looking forward to sharing more information with you in the coming weeks.
Report Antisemitism!
Have you, your family or your children experienced antisemitism, please report the Incident to ADL:
Have your kids experienced Antisemitism at school. If so, please report the incident to IsraeliAmerican.org’s School Watch:
Need Assistance Resisting Antisemitism
You are not alone. Jews must stand together and resist antisemitism in all forms. Together, we can make an impact. Silence is complicity. If you need help dealing with antisemitism or are unsure if you are experiencing antisemitism, please reach out to our Kulanu Support Team:
Articles & Resources from the ADL
Antisemitism can be defined as the marginalization and oppression of people who are Jewish or are perceived to be Jewish based on the belief in stereotypes and myths about Jewish people, Judaism and Israel.
Educated responses to Antisemitism and False Narratives about Israel & Jews
Resisting Antisemitism
Additional Online Resources & Social Media Accounts to Follow
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Action Items
February 20, 2024
The U.S. House must pass critical defense funding for Israel and protect synagogues, religious schools, and community centers as extremist violence grows in the wake of the war with Hamas. Join ADL in urging your U.S. Representative to act immediately to keep Jews in Israel and the United States safe.
Take action here and please consider sharing the link with your friends, family, and neighbors. https://adl.salsalabs.org/nsgp-israel-house
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