• Repro Shabbat–TONIGHT & TOMORROW
• NCJW Action Alert - Supreme Court Judge, Anti-Semitism Envoy & WHPA
• Economic Justice Program – February 17^th
• Volunteers: 2022 Homeless Count in LB and OC

• Beth David, Westminster: In person and livestream Shabbat Services on Friday, January 28th at 7:30 pm. Rabbi Nancy Myers will discuss how our religious texts and our Jewish values support abortion rights, and NCJW - GLB & WOC VP of Advocacy Deb Lelchuk will present the current laws and what the future my hold. Click here to join Beth David's Facebook Group. Click here for live streaming
• Temple Israel Long Beach: Torah Study on Saturday, January 29th at 8:45 am. Repro Shabbat falls on the Shabbat when Jews read Mishpatim, the Torah portion with verses that form the basis of the Jewish approach to reproductive freedom—the story of an accidental miscarriage that teaches us much about how Judaism does, and doesn’t, regard the personhood of a fetus. Rabbi Scott Fox will lead the discussion of this Torah portion through lecture and interactive conversations among participants. To join virtually, click here.
• *NEW* Repro Shabbat at home: For those looking to do something a little less formal and a little more intimate, Repro Shabbat is now available for individuals to bring into their homes. Learn more here: 73forward.org/reproshabbat.

The Issue: Justice Breyer is retiring from his lifetime appointment to the US Supreme Court, creating a new opening on the bench.

The Good News: We can make our voices heard to ensure President Biden nominates and the Senate confirms a qualified judge to our highest court.

Our Task: Tell your Senators to nominate a fair, independent, and qualified judge to the Supreme Court.

TAKE ACTION NOW

The Issue: Due to the global threat of increasing antisemitism, Congress updated the Global Anti-Semitism Review Act of 2004, elevating the role of the US Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism to the rank of Ambassador and granting authority to coordinate efforts across the entire federal government to combat antisemitism abroad.

The Good News: President Biden nominated noted Holocaust scholar Deborah Lipstadt in August 2021 to fill this important role.

Our Task: Sign the petition to urge the Senate to prioritize filling this position!

TAKE ACTION NOW

The Issue: Since 2011, state lawmakers have passed nearly 500 abortion bans and restrictions. These oppressive laws most harm women, Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC); those working to make ends meet; members of the LGBTQI+ community; immigrants; young people; those living in rural communities; and people with disabilities.

The Good News: The Women’s Health Protection Act (WHPA) would create a new tool for safeguarding access to high-quality care and securing constitutional rights by protecting patients and providers from this dangerous political interference. The bill passed the House in a historic vote on September 24, and now awaits Senate approval.

Our Task: Urge your senators to pass WHPA. Even though the bill may not pass this year, it’s important to get our lawmakers on the record about supporting access to abortion.