The events of the January 6 insurrection have greatly increased the nation’s focus on the threats posed by radical white nationalists. And it appears that the message of hate that they are bringing to our streets includes BOTH racism AND antisemitism. What are we witnessing? How can we address this dual-threat? What role can the
All are invited to hear featured speakers: Valeria Sanchez (Keynote Speaker) - Valeria will share the inspiring story of her immigration from Mexico to Norristown. Dan Livney, GJC President Justin Mixon, Immigration Attorney Liz Mandelman, HIAS National Office This program is hosted by GJC's Refugee Immigrant Justice group, an initiative of the Tikkun Olam Coordinating
With the goal of preserving the treasured diversity of Mt Airy, Samantha & Antoine Joseph ask, “Can we begin with one building to combat the rapid erasure of African American history and culture?” The Sun Building at 6663 Germantown Ave. is over 100 years old and in recent history has been a Black-owned space that showcased
STILL SEPARATE & UNEQUAL: 100% FAIR FUNDING NOW! POWER Education Justice Rally Monday, June 21 at 12 PM GJC Members are invited to join members of POWER Interfaith from congregations from Philadelphia and Montgomery County for a rally and march for Fair Funding for public schools on Monday, June 21. STILL SEPARATE AND UNEQUAL: 100% FAIR
Join us for a discussion of GJC’s recently completed Racial Climate Assessment, which was performed by anti-racism consultants from Calico Hill Consulting. This gathering is an opportunity to listen to each other's reactions to this report, and to share ideas about how we raise our awareness and change our behavior as individuals and as a
POWER: How To Get Involved! with Lilah Saber & POWER Campaign Leaders sponsored by Tikkun Olam@GJC GJC is PROUD TO BE A MEMBER OF POWER INTERFAITH! Wondering What POWER’s Doing These Days? POWER launched in 2011 with a bold moral vision to confront injustice by bringing together thousands of Philadelphians across lines of race, class, neighborhood
The Innocence Project works to free the innocent, prevent wrongful convictions, and create fair, compassionate, and equitable systems of justice for everyone. Our work is guided by science and grounded in antiracism. Join us for the 38th Annual Ralph Granger Memorial Program as we welcome Innocence Project Field Organizer Nigel Quiroz and exoneree Rodney Roberts
American Jews and Social Justice This three-session course will explore the contributions made by selected Jewish activists to various movements for social justice in the United States from the mid nineteenth through the late twentieth centuries. We will read excerpts from the activists' speeches, memoirs or other writings, and will discuss the ways in which
Refugee Shabbat will be observed in each minyan. Be sure to join our Refugee Justice program tomorrow, March 6, at 7:30 PM: GJC’s Refugee Immigrant Justice Group welcomes Keynote Speaker Farwa Ahmadi, Director of Afghans of Philadelphia and INSPIRE Case Manager for the Nationalities Service Center. She has been featured in the Inquirer and WHYY
GJC’s Refugee Immigrant Justice Group welcomes Keynote Speaker Farwa Ahmadi, Director of Afghans of Philadelphia and INSPIRE Case Manager for the Nationalities Service Center. She has been featured in the Inquirer and WHYY for her leadership of Philadelphia’s Afghan community. The program will also include a policy update provided by HIAS and a preview of
