URK Social Action Day - April 27

Rabbi Lawrence Kushner and Rabbi David Saperstein
To address area Consultation on Conscience

Two preeminent Jewish scholars will discuss the connection between Jewish thought and social justice when they appear as keynote speakers during a conference on social action and justice this April in Highland Park. Addresses by Rabbi Lawrence Kushner, widely regarded as one of the most creative religious writers in America and Rabbi David Saperstein, Director and Counsel for the Religious Action Center for Reform Judaism will bookend the Chicago area Consultation on Conscience, “Moving from Ideas to Action.” The event will be from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., April 27, at Lakeside Congregation for Reform Judaism, 1221 County Line Road in Highland Park, IL.

 Between their talks, participants will discuss, share and learn how they can engage themselves and their congregations in education and advocacy around divestment, socially conscious consumerism, health care, gun control and improving Jewish-Muslim relations. A broad spectrum of experts will lead the hour-long workshops. The cost is $10 per person, payable at the door.l For more information, and online or telephone registration click here.