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Join the Ann Arbor Chapter of Amnesty International for our monthly meetings! We will be planning human rights events, signing petitions, and keeping up to date on important human rights issues! We are in the process of preparing for a Jamnesty Event to be held on 9/22/12. We are also looking into local volunteer opportunities that we can do as a group. We meet from 7:00-8:30 PM on the second Wednesday of each month (9/12, 10/10, 11/14) at the Ecumenical Center, 921 Church Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104. New members and new ideas are always welcome! We hope to see you at an upcoming meeting and/or event! For the past 50 years, Amnesty International has been focusing on issues such as ending torture; abolishing the death penalty; ensuring freedom of expression; protecting civilians in conflict zones; and guaranteeing the rights of women, children, and minorities. Ecumenical Center, 921 Church St. Free. amnestya2@gmail.com [map]
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Temple Beth Emeth has the amazing opportunity and privilege of having the URJ’s Religious Action Center staff join us for a Shabbat of study and action—the first program of this kind. 6 pm | FREE Catered Shabbat Dinner with RSVP7:30 pm | Service and Keynote: Mark Pelavin, Senior Advisor to the President of URJ & Associate Director of RAC, “What is the Upcoming Political Climate for the 113th Congress and What Does It Have to Do with Me?” Temple Beth Emeth, 2309 Packard Street,. Free. 734-665-4744. vgross@templebethemeth.org http://templebethemeth.org/ [map]
10 am | Shabbat Morning Service11:30 am | FREE Kiddush Lunch with RSVPNoon | Learning Session: “Jewish Action and Becoming an Effective Advocate,” with Barbara Weinstein, RAC’s Legistative Director & Isaac Nuell, Congregational Social Action Manager.1 pm | Roundtable Conversations with Local Social Justice Advocates. Hear from local experts on issues that TBE members might be interested for future action, such as the environment, Planned Parenthood, Safe Schools Improvement and housing in Washtenaw County. Click here to RSVP for the afternoon sessions.2:30 pm | Wrap up with RAC StaffSaturday | Teen Program 6-8 pm | FREE Dinner and Program: “Judaism and Anti-Bullying.” Our teens (9-12th grade) will learn from the RAC staff about the intersection of Judaism and the Anti-Bullying movement in the US. This program will replace the regularly scheduled Sunday night religious school (November 18). Dinner and dessert provided at no charge. Temple Beth Emeth, 2309 Packard Street,. 734-665-4744. vgross@templebethemeth.org http://templebethemeth.org/ [map]
