Hello 2021

"The whole world is a very narrow bridge and the most important part is not to be afraid "
גשר צר מאוד והעיקר לא לפחד כלל כל העולם כולו
- Rav Nachman of Breslov

So many of us were happy to say good bye to 2020 and whole-heartedly welcome 2021. The start of a new year is often a time of reflection and resolution and a time of promise and hope. That is certainly true of the start of this year. We have vaccines which promise to bring an end to a pandemic and a restart of our economy and educational systems. But, we cannot start 2021 with the mere passive hope for a return to pre-pandemic times. Our hopes have to be combined with action to ensure that all members of our community safely and soundly emerge form the pandemic and are able to more equitably share and participate in our new normal. This is Tikkun Ha-Ir’s commitment to build a more just Milwaukee, and to that end we offer many opportunities to learn and assist our community during these times. Read below for more information.

Sincerely,
Paula Lorant, THI Board President

Jewish Work for Social Justice and Racial Equality:
Our Responsibility to Engage, January 7th, 7pm TONIGHT!
Join Tikkun Ha-Ir, The Jewish Museum Milwaukee, Congregation Beth Israel Ner Tamid Social Action Committee, Congregation Emanu-El B'ne Jeshurun, Congregation Sinai, Susan Angel Miller and The Jewish Community Relations Council of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation as we hear from Ruth Messinger on a Call to Action to examine the root of the current racial injustices and how to start the repairing process. More info here.

Spotlight on North Shore MLK Day and Programs

Join several North Shore Organizations in a month long celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Get involved virtually, though a drive or in person socially distanced!

For a full list of events, click here!

January 13, 2021 @ 6:00 pm

The second event in our series is Art as a Form of Oppression: Changing Our Institutions from Within. Join us for a conversation with Archy LaSalle, a Black-Jewish educator and fine art photographer in Boston who has put together a grassroots organization to address the lack of representation of Black and Brown artists in the permanent collections of our art museums. This program is brought to you in partnership with the Capital Jewish Museum, the Boulder JCC, Mosaic Visions, The Harry & Rose Samson Family JCC, and Tikkun Ha-Ir. More info...

January 14, 2021 @ 7:00 pm

Join Congregation Sinai’s Social Justice Committee as we read The Fire This Time a collection of essays by Jesmyn Ward. The book discussion on January 14th will be facilitated by local activist Stephanie Roades. Join us on zoom here, passcode is 224417.

As part of MLK Day
Social Justice Storytime with Kids Impact Community and Rona Wolf
January 19th @ 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join Kids Impact Community and Rona Wolf, a kindergarten teach and anti-bias trainer, for a virtual social justice storytime. This is the first of a two part series. For more info, click here.

As part of MLK Day- Hosted by Shorewood Library

Do Black Lives Matter? An Introduction to the Historical Devaluation of Black Lives
Tuesday, January 19th @ 6:00pm - 8:00pm, via zoom
In this four-part series, Reggie Jackson will examine the hot topic of Black Lives Matter by asking the question: Have Black lives mattered in our society historically? The sessions are designed to provide historical context for the present day dilemma facing Blacks in America.

This is the first part in a four part series, please find more info here.

As part of MLK Day - These are ongoing drives throughout the month
Nonperishable Food Drive
Hygiene Drive

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