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Dear Friends,
Unitarian Universalists for Jewish Awareness (UUJA) is committed to supporting Unitarian Universalist Jewish multi-religiosity.
We offer resources to:
-those who have come to Unitarian Universalism from Judaism
-interfaith/multi-religious individuals and families
-religious professionals
-anyone with a personal or spiritual interest in Jewish UU theology, stories, heritage and resources.
UUJA is dedicated to providing a safe space for those who self describe as having a Jewish identity within Unitarian Universalism. We work to help others to understand Judaism and the ways it has impacted and continues to develop our Unitarian Universalist faith.
During this time of year of giving we ask you to consider making a donation to support our work. We are a volunteer led organization and all donations will go towards programming.
In 2024, we led the following events:
Monthly UUJA Mussar Study Group
Sponsored Denny and Jerry Davidoff Sermon Award
Booth at General Assembly
Shabbat Service - Passover
Shabbat Service - Summer
Shabbat Service – High Holy Days
Shabbat Service – Hanukkah
Provided safe space to process the Oct 7th Terrorist attack on Israel, the War in Gaza and the UUA’s AIW.
To donate to UUJA click the link below:
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Our 2025 Events include:
-Antisemitism Webinar - January
-Quarterly Shabbat Services
-Sponsoring Denny and Jerry Davidoff Sermon Award
-Book Group Discussion
-Booth at General Assembly
Thank you for considering this request,
Unitarian Universalists for Jewish Awareness Board,
Rev. Marti Keller
Robin Kottman
Rev. Allison Miller
Arthur Thexton
Mitchell Weiss
Rev. Jay Wolin
Abraham Joshua Heschel: “Every human being has had a moment in which he sensed a mysterious waiting for him. Meaning is found in responding to the demand, meaning is found in sensing the demand . . . There is a question that follows me wherever I turn. What is expected of me? What is demanded of me?”
Brous, Sharon. The Amen Effect: Ancient Wisdom to Mend Our Broken Hearts and World (pp. 64-65).
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From our UUJA Board
As the Israel - Hamas war continues and we mourn the deaths of Israeli hostages and Palestinians, we are saddened by our participants' lived experiences and pain as Jewish UUs.
Historically, UUJA has had a role in supporting those grappling with their Jewish identity and their relationship with Israel. This has not and will not involve taking a position as a Board on UUA resolutions and other statements.
We recognize that the Jewish response is to provide a space for people to grapple with current events and name when they see and hear oppressive language. Our role is to hold vigils and other dialogues that are safe and thoughtfully facilitated.
In keeping with our history of holding a place for those feeling marginalized within the UUA, UUJA will provide a program on Antisemitism in early 2025. We encourage you to join us for our programs, services and discussions on important topics and to take advantage of pastoral sessions UUJA provides to support you during this challenging time.
For more information, go to www.uuja.org.
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A program on Antisemitism could be a positive action. But I hope this program will not conflate Antisemitism with Zionism. The two are not the same. If part of the program would include distinguishing between Antisemitism and Zionism, that would be a good service to UU Jews. Also, UU Jews differ from Zionists to Anti-Zionists. I hope those creating this program will keep this type of diversity in mind.
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