The BJ Criminal Justice Working Group brings together BJ members committed to making criminal justice reform a more visible and vital part of our community’s pursuit of justice.
Grounded in Jewish values of human dignity, the sanctity of human life, teshuvah, and our responsibility to pursue justice, the group will learn together, build relationships, bear witness through regular participation in Jewish worship services at Rikers Island, and take collective action to advance meaningful reform.
At a moment of significant opportunity for change in New York City and State, the Working Group will serve as BJ’s home for sustained engagement on criminal justice reform.
Session Dates
November 5: Mapping the Criminal Justice Landscape
December 10: Hanukkah Candlelighting for Hope
January 14: From Issues to Policy: How Reform Happens
February 11: Moving Policy: How Reforms Gets Won
March 11: Advocacy in Action: Building Our Power for Change
April 8: From Mitzrayim to Liberation: Criminal Justice at the Seder Table
May 13: Advocacy actions? And bringing back to community/future-planning
