We are excited to share with the community that Temple Beth Shalom has joined the ADL’s Kulanu Synagogues in Action Against Antisemitism program. As a member of Kulanu, TBS joins over 200 synagogues around the United States and Canada to empower our community to take a productive and effective stance against antisemitism and hate. As a Community of Practice, TBS will work with other synagogues and experts at ADL to share and implement best practices to design both internal and external programs focused on addressing antisemitism.
The word Kulanu has special meaning. In Hebrew, Kulanu means “all of us” and that is what it will take to build bridges in our community, increase safe spaces for our children, teens and young adults and build a community of action in this ongoing resistance.
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 Rabbi Sobel, 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.
_____________________________________________________________________
Action Item
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.
