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Sharing this letter I sent to the ethics folks at the #CCAR (the body that credentials rabbis in the #Reform movement of #Judaism
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To whom it may concern:
cc: #RabbiCaryKozberg, Temple Sholom, Springfield, OHI am writing to inquire if I can file a complaint against Rabbi Cary Kozberg for the racist remarks he made to the JTA, which were reported by them in this story:
Please take a moment and read the story and read what Rabbi Kozberg said. It is appalling and shameful, absolutely contrary to Jewish values that teach us to love the ger (stranger) in our midst.
I will admit that in reviewing the CCAR's ethics code (online at https://www.ccarnet.org/about-us/ccar-ethics/ccar-ethics-code/ ), it does not appear that Rabbi Kozberg violated those policies, but surely in this day and age it would be a serious ethical violation for a rabbi to besmirch an entire immigrant community in the way that he has. If hate speech by rabbis is not an ethical violation, then the CCAR needs to revise its ethics code to make it a violation.
I am a proud member of both a Reform synagogue and a humanistic havurah. Part of the reason I'm part of my reform temple is the movement's strong emphasis on social justice and its commitment to fighting racism. This is very personal to me, and I know many others who feel the same way.
In anger and sadness,
James#Mazeldon #Racism #Immigrant #Springfield #SpringfieldOH #haiti #Haitian #Haitians
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Have you used "Gates of Shabbat: Shaarei Shabbat" from #CCAR and the #ReformJewish movement? It is Reform Judaism's classic how-to guide about Shabbat observance and practices. This book is about Shabbat -- the Jewish treasure that comes around every seven days. In the midst of our freedom, Shabbat offers roots and inspiration along with joy and hope.