The mission of the TBA Tzedek (Justice) Committee is to provide opportunities for learning, dialogue, and action on social justice issues through a Jewish lens for the sake of tikkun olam (repairing the world). Our commitment to tzedek (justice) is covenantal and rooted in a Torah of b’tzelem Elohim — that we are all made in the image of God — and chesed (compassion and responsibility for each other).
Throughout the year, the Tzedek Committee hosts a variety of educational events, and shares with subscribers a short monthly e-newsletter. We hope you will explore these issues with us. For more information, or to join in this effort, please contact us at tzedek@tbanashua.org.
Resources for More Learning and Doing:
The Tzedek Committee has a list of resources about the history and consequences of slavery and racism, and provides action steps to address the sources and effects of discrimination. Click here to access the list.
Watch this space for more information and registration links. If you’re interested in learning more about any of these events, ways you can get involved or have any questions, please email tzedek@tbanashua.org. Donations to support these events can be made to the Tzedek Committee online through the TBA website.
June will be here before we know it and the TBA Tzedek Committee has been hard at work putting together our Fourth Annual Pride Celebration!
Fridays, May 31 and June 14 @ 6pm- Join us at the shul in the library and on Zoom as we study Shemot, the Book of Exodus, through a queer lens. We will explore themes of community, resilience, resistance, and liberation in our origin story and the connection points of that story with queer Jewish identity. Members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies interested in discussing and learning together about what it can mean to see our tradition and our sacred text in a way that celebrates and makes space for queer identity and experience is welcome. Snacks/nosh will be provided.
Friday, June 14 @ 8pm at the shul and on zoom- Join us for a special Kabbalat Shabbat service outside in the tent and on Zoom.
Saturday, June 22 (exact time TBA)- We will be marching in the Nashua Pride Parade and all are welcome to join us in walking the parade route and visiting our booth. The festival takes place at the Nashua Public Library and the Parade route travels up main street in Downtown Nashua.
If you’re interested in learning more about any of these events, ways you can get involved or have any questions, please email tzedek@tbanashua.org. Donations to support these events can be made to the Tzedek Committee online through the TBA website.
In Pursuit, the TBA Monthly Social Justice E-Newsletter
Want to learn more about social justice issues in New Hampshire, the region and nationally? Want to participate in social action initiatives locally and further afield? The TBA Tzedek committee’s monthly e-newsletter, In Pursuit, will keep you updated about these issues and initiatives.
Recent In Pursuit issues:
July 2022 Disability Rights & Inclusion
January 2022 Health Disparities
If you would like to receive the newsletter regularly, email tzedek@tbanashua.org. You can unsubscribe at any time by letting us know.
