Monthly Newsletter: September 2022 |
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Welcome to our monthly Values in Action (VIA Isaiah) newsletter: Your quick guide to improving our community and the world at Temple Isaiah. For the newsletter archive, click here.
VIA ISAIAH IS…a collection of groups within Temple Isaiah who offer opportunities to temple members to serve those in need and to make our community more just through education, advocacy and direct service. Our efforts are grounded in the Jewish values of tikkun olam, repairing the world. Everyone is welcome and needed in this effort. For details of what we do and who to contact, please click here.
“The eye has a dark part and a light part. One can see only through the dark part.”
Midrash Tanchuma, Parshat T’Tzaveh
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VIA Meeting: All Are Invited |
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Our next VIA monthly committee meeting will be held:
Tuesday, September 6 at 6:30-8pm on the south lawn tent and on Zoom
All are invited. Please get involved! There’s a lot of repair to do and it’s more fun and meaningful doing it in community.
Topic: VIA Committee Meeting
Time: Sep 6, 2022 06:30-8:00 PM Pacific Time
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 826 0080 1279
Passcode: yellow54
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+16699006833,,82600801279# US (San Jose)
Our next meeting will be on a Monday due to the High Holy Day schedule. Please join us October 10, 6:30-8pm in the lower courtyard and on Zoom.
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Reproductive Freedom and What’s at Stake...a Conversation with Planned Parenthood Northern California CEO Gilda Gonzales and Rabbi Jill Perlman Monday, September 19 at 5pm in the Sanctuary followed by Meet-and-Greet Reception.
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Skills for Having Difficult Conversations This fall, Temple Isaiah will be offering "Talking About Race and Racism: Skills for Navigating Difficult Conversations" a 4-part workshop with Itzel Hayward and Kathy Simon, providing tools for responding meaningfully and empathically to challenging situations involving racial and social justice and applicable to other situations. Click here for more details and to register for the following four Wednesday evenings at 7pm: Oct. 19, Oct. 26, Nov. 9, Nov. 16. Learn more at https://temple-isaiah.org/values-in-action/dei/
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Get Out the Vote (GOTV) Engagement for Voter Protection. Help people get engaged in voting so they will vote in the Primaries and in November. Democracy Calls! GOTV post card writing in the TI Social Hall 4:30-6pm on Monday, September 12 and October 3. Educate and empower the under-represented voters by encouraging early voting. Bring a friend and join us! Open to the public. Current Temple Isaiah mask and vaccination policies will apply.Contact: Judy Carney judy.carney0@gmail.com, Dave Bressler davidibressler@gmail.com, or Leslie Shafton leslieshafton1@gmail.com
You may also pick up post cards and instructions before the Planned Parenthood event September 19 at 5pm, at the Temple office, or in Burton Valley at the home of Judy Carney. Contact Judy Carney judy.carney0@gmail.com
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Vote in November and be informed on your choices. Visit the Contra Costa County Elections website for information on Voting Registration and Voting Options including resources for voting by mail, how to register to vote, voting rights, official ballot drop boxes, voting on or before election day, and looking up your personal voting information. For other information, including current elections, visit current elections.
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350 Contra Costa is co sponsoring with Walnut Creek Sustainability Week and EcoFest at Civic Park October 22nd 11am-3pm. Bring the family for entertainment, education, Electric Vehicle show, trick-or-treating and more! Webinars throughout the week. |
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Shelter Dinners Return so Save the Dates--November 14-18, 2022. After a two year break due to Covid, WOI will be returning-- in person--to cook dinner for residents of the Mountain View Family Shelter in Martinez. There is one big change this year: We will cook dinner on-site and the shelter will provide the food. A sign-up genius and details will be posted closer to the date. All are welcome. Contact Sheri Lockshin splockshin@gmail.com or Lynn Harrington-Golde ptlynn@comcast.net
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Donate to the Women of Reform Judaism’s Reproductive Health & Rights Campaign! WRJ is a leading advocate for reproductive health and rights and continues to oppose state and federal restrictions that limit access to birth control and safe abortion services. Help provide critical support for WRJ’s work, our partnership with RAC, and collaboration with other Reform Movement organizations on issues of abortion and reproductive health and rights. https://wrj.org/donate-wrj. Questions? Contact Karen Goldberg kgoldgm@gmail.com
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Help New Afghan and Ukraine Refugees JFCS can use our help with the following:
1. ESL Tutors – This can be in person or via Zoom
2. Grocery Shopping for newcomers - buy groceries at your own expense and deliver them to clients.
3. Adult Bikes – JFCS needs adult bikes in any condition.
4. Gift Cards – Target, Visa, Amazon and Safeway are preferred but they are grateful for anything. You can send them to the JFCS office at 2151 Salvio Street, Suite 350, Concord CA 94520 attn: Volunteer Services.
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Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ) says STOP: How to Build a Safe and Transparent Synagogue Community – the first webinar in connection with WRJ’s new Initiative Against Sexual Harassment and Assault - on Tuesday, September 20 at 4:30 pm PT, where we will learn how to lower the barriers to open conversation and help shape and preserve safer environments in our synagogues and communities. Everyone is welcome. Here is the link… Sign Up Today! |
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Join the Multi-faith ACTION Coalition as we advocate to tackle the root causes of poverty. People from all faith backgrounds meet to identify issues, research potential solutions, and advocate by meeting with elected local and state officials, attending legislative visits, supporting bills, and writing letters. Contact Doug Leich, leichd@gmail.com to be connected with the task forces you wish to join. https://www.multifaithactioncoalition.org/newsletter/2022/
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Jewish Coalition for Literacy has been serving Bay Area children and families for over 20 years! Now more than ever kids are struggling to read at grade level. To learn more about JCL's one-on-one K-5 reading tutoring program, to register for new tutor training or to make a donation visit: https://jclread.org/ . Free on-line tutor training sessions are scheduled: Tuesday, September 20th 3:30-5:30 p.m.; & Thursday, October 27th, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Contact Phyllis Edwards lafwards5@gmail.com
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Get Involved in Bay Area Environmental Actions. Receive useful information regarding local Bay Area actions and events dedicated to fighting the climate crisis. https://350contracosta.org
Every Voice, Every Vote Campaign, the Reform Jewish Movement’s 2022 is a nonpartisan effort, grounded in our Jewish values and commitment to racial justice, to strengthen our democracy. Democracy is strongest when the electorate reflects the population. This is how we fulfill the Talmudic teaching that a ruler is not to be appointed unless the community is first consulted. https://rac.org/take-action/every-voice-every-vote
Learn What Jews of Color Experience. Jews of Color face discomfort at synagogues. Learn about their experiences so Temple Isaiah can become a more welcoming place to all. https://www.jweekly.com
“Here I Am” is a new initiative demonstrating the vibrancy, diversity and values of the Bay Area Jewish community through grassroots storytelling videos that seek to bring light to personal experiences with antisemitism and educate our neighbors how to be Jewish allies in these times. Get more information https://www.hereiamstories.org/
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Mental Health Support for Adults: Second Sundays from 3-5pm online. Whether you are struggling with Covid, going through a difficult period or have ongoing mental health issues, join us for our free monthly drop-in support group. We provide an opportunity to share and support one another as part of a nonjudgmental, caring community.
Mental Health Support for Family Members: Fourth Mondays from 7-8:30pm online. Are you a family member of an adult with mental health issues? This free drop-in support group provides information as well as the opportunity to share and support each other as you learn to help your loved one. Facilitated by licensed clinical social worker, Rosemarie Frydman, NAMI certified trainer Karen Cohen, and Diana MaKieve.
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