Upcoming Events
The Roundtable on WAMC
Joe Donahue hosts WAMC Northeast Public Radio’s The Roundtable Peter Cook, Principal of Faith in the Public Square and Co-Principal of The Religious Nationalisms Project joins Theresa Bourgeois, Professor of History and International Relations at Vassar College, Heather Mulligan, President & CEO, The Business Council of New York State, Inc, and Kathy Sheehan, Formerly 75th Mayor of Albany.
The Earth Cries Out: A Faith Summit on Immigration + Climate Justice
The Riverside Church, New York, New York Click here to Register--Free Admission
Jewish Voice for Peace Shabbat Potluck
We are thrilled to announce that our D'var will be led by Jeid Ebanks, a Black and Queer Capitol District nurse and activist who will share reflections and poetry from her time volunteering in the West Bank and Gaza.
As always, while grounded in Jewish tradition, this event is open to people of all faiths or none. Children are encouraged to attend and all will be invited to participate in an art activity. Please let us know if you're able to attend, and if you're able to bring a dish to share by completing an RSVP at bit.ly/JVPAlbanyShabbatJune26. Further event details are below:
What: JVP Albany Pride and Juneteenth themed shabbat potluck
Where: Westminster Presbyterian Church, 83 Chestnut Street, Albany NY
When: Friday, June 12th. Doors will open at 5:30, our program will being promptly at 6:00
Accessibility: The event is street level without steps. We ask that all attendees where masks (provided) during the programmatic portion of the event. Masks are encouraged, but not required during the potluck meal to follow.
What Westchester Needs to Know about SEQRA Reform
Dear New York Neighbors coalition and SEQRA reform allies,
Welcome Home Westchester is hosting a webinar panel this Thursday 6/11 at 4 pm with RPA, Open New York and the Building and Realty Institute of the Hudson Valley to discuss what was included in the recent reforms to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) and how these changes to environmental review will impact housing and other infrastructure proposals in Westchester County and across the state.
This webinar is specifically focused on Westchester, but everyone is welcome to attend. There will be a discussion of the local statewide impacts of the policy changes as well as how statewide advocacy helped to secure these changes in the New York State budget.
You can RSVP to the webinar here.
Hope to see you there,
Josh
Christ at the Checkpoint: Kingdom Ethics in a Violent World
Saturday, June 6
Session 3: Violence & Non-Violence
With Shadia Qubti & Daniel Bannoura
12:00 – 1:30 pm Eastern | 7:00 - 8:30 pm Palestine
Session 4: The Bible and Social Justice
With Tony Deik and Anthony Khair
2:00 – 3:30 pm Eastern | 9:00 - 10:30 pm Palestine
The Round Table on WAMC
Joe Donahue hosts WAMC Northeast Public Radio’s The RoundtableThe Reverend Peter Cook, Principal of Faith in the Public Square and Co-Principal of The Religious Nationalisms Project joins Heather Mulligan, President & CEO, The Business Council of New York State, Inc., Aaron Pacitti, Professor of Economics at Sienna College and Catherine Doh Tan, Associate Professor of Sociology at Vassar College.
Christ at the Checkpoint: Kingdom Ethics in a Violent World (Copy)
Session 1: After Gaza: Where do We Go from Here?
With Munther Isaac & Yousef AlKhouri
12:00 – 1:30 pm Eastern | 7:00 - 8:30 pm Palestine
Session 2: After Gaza: The Church & Palestine With Jack Sara and Shireen Awwad
2:00 – 3:30 pm Eastern | 9:00 - 10:30 pm Palestine
Israel at a Crossroads with Rabbi Rick Jacobs, President, Union for Reform Judaism—Congregation Beth Emeth, 100 Academy Road, Albany, NY
Rabbi Rick Jacobs is speaking to the Albany/Capital Region community, and we highly encourage you to register NOW and join us for this important presentation.
Background:
Almost a year ago, members of Congregation Berith Sholom's Israel-Palestine Conversation Chevra (which includes members of J Street Albany/Capital District) met with the leadership of our local Jewish Federation of Northeastern NY to discuss ways to support Federation in presenting a wider range of voices about Israel. Follow-on Chevra and Federation discussions led to the development of this presentation that is now sponsored by the Federation and all area Reform Congregations! We are grateful to the Jewish Federation for their work to bring this to fruition.
National Moral Monday: Prophetic Witness Outside the White House
There will be a virtual broadcast of Moral Monday from on May 18 from 5 to 6 in front of the White House sponsored by Repairers of the Breach, to protest the Christian nationalist policies of the Trump Administration and offer a vision for what the United States really needs to be about,
Joint Christian Advocacy Summit
Join CMEP and a broad coalition of co-sponsors as we converge for a Joint Christian Advocacy Summit for the Middle East.
Do Right; Seek Justice: Christians Uniting Against Oppression in Palestine and Israel
NYC's Official True Cost of Living
This week, the City of New York became the first municipality in the country to establish a True Cost of Living measure and publish a related report.
Join us for a webinar bringing together leaders across the City to explore how we can use the racial equity plan and true cost of living measure to inform policy, strengthen programs, and advance economic security for all.
This is more than a measure and report — it is a critical tool for ensuring that New Yorkers not only survive, but thrive.