IRAC is the public and legal advocacy arm of the Israel Movement for Progressive Judaism. IRAC’s mission is to advance religious freedom and pluralism, tolerance, social justice and civil liberties in Israel, viewing these values as intrinsic to and stemming from liberal understanding of Judaism. IRAC has become the most effective advocacy group of its kind and its leadership role has been widely recognized. Established in 1987, IRAC strives to fulfill its mission through an integrated approach which combines legal advocacy in the courts, policy analysis and outreach to policy makers, public education at the local, national and international levels, grass – roots mobilization in local and national social justice projects and legal aid to new immigrants at the community level.
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Crisis in Niger
Niger, 2007
In recent days the world has come to know about the humanitarian crisis in Niger, West Africa, where drought and locusts have caused a critical crop shortage. IRAC provides the solution.
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RAC And the Genocide that Threats Darfur, Western Sudan
Sudan, June 29, 2004
Today nearly 20 Jewish Community Relations Council directors from around the country join us in the call for an end to the bloodshed and starvation. We must not wait to take all necessary actions to protect innocent life and avert humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan.
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Old Clothes/New Friends: Reaching Out to the Children of Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone, June 2004
The Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism (RAC) has partnered with Saving Needy Children, a non-profit humanitarian organization helping the people of Sierra Leone, to hold a Clothing Drive during the summer months.
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Jewish & Christian Groups Put Together 'Hunger No More' a New Study Guide on Global Hunger
U.S.A., February, 2004
This guide which was produced my MAZON, RAC and Christian Groups provides resources for adults and children to help congregations facilitate discussions on the issues of hunger and poverty in the developing world.
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Organization:
IRAC - Israel Religious Action Center (Reform Movement)
Population served:
Both sexes, Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Languages:
Hebrew, English
Area of Focus:
Education, Disaster Relief, Spiritual and Metaphysical Issues, Community Building and Renewal, Poverty and Hunger, Housing and Homelessness, Race and
Location of Activities:
Israel, Worldwide
Contact Person:
Office Address:
2 Soreg St. P.O.B. 31936 Jerusalem 91319, Israel
Phone:
00-972–2-6256261
Fax:
Email:
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