Tikvat Israel is a member congregation of the SEA Change DMV Network. Click here to learn more.
SEA Change = Study, Engage, Act, Change
• Studying to learn more about the history, context & complexities of the inequities and social justice challenges we face,
• Engaging to build relationships with congregants, other synagogues and community partners that include those most impacted by social inequities, and
• Acting with partners to achieve systemic change.
Social Justice focuses on addressing the root causes of inequities, whereas Social Action focuses on the symptoms. For example, taking action to address homelessness through legislation that increases low income housing in our communities provides access to legal counsel for tenants facing eviction, increases the minimum wage, and access to mental health services are examples of how we work together with partners to address root causes of inequality.
We (SEA Change) are a network of synagogues fostering relationships and organizing internally and externally to create more equitable and inclusive communities.
• We ground our work in Jewish values and community organizing principles.
• We look internally within our congregations at ways we can act to make our own synagogues more equitable and welcoming to all.
• We engage our congregations to work with each other and with experienced advocacy organizations to take actions that promote social, racial, environmental, and economic justice.
Several TI members participated in the second local SEA Change cohort in 2022, along with members of other local Jewish congregations and organized in partnership with JOIN for Justice.
Tikvat Israel joined SEAChange in May, 2022 and has a core team led by Anna Levy, Debbie Amster and Roni Silverstein. For more information contact Anna Levy at or Roni Silverstein at roni.silverstein@gmail.com.
Jews United for Justice (JUFJ) – https://jufj.org/
Interfaith Power & Light (IPL) – https://ipldmv.org/
Action in Montgomery (AIM) – https://www.actioninmontgomery.org/
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