Introducing the Holy Blossom Advocacy Committee
The role of the Holy Blossom Advocacy Committee is to partner with other organizations that are conducting Israel advocacy and combating antisemitism in Toronto and elsewhere in Canada. Representatives of the Committee are in regular contact with these partner organizations to identify projects that Holy Blossom can support, with the goal of enhancing their effectiveness and community reach. In selecting partner organizations and specific projects, the Committee will always strive to align with the broad consensus of Holy Blossom’s membership.
Once suitable projects have been identified, the Committee will communicate action items to Temple membership and beyond, working in collaboration with other Temple committees and Temple clergy and staff.
Bridging Divides, Building Bridges
The Advocacy Committee intends to promote these selected projects by reaching out to allies in the broader Jewish and non-Jewish community, creating a network that can amplify the good work being undertaken by our partners. When engaging potential allies from non-Jewish faith-based organizations, the Committee’s work will be carefully coordinated with Holy Blossom’s Interfaith Committee.
Global Impact, Local Advocacy
Additionally, the Advocacy Committee will support select initiatives of organizations such as ARZA and IRAC, focusing on issues in Israel directly affecting the diaspora Jewish community. Other areas of focus for the Committee include maintaining strong relationships with local MPs, MPPs, and municipal councillors.
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Your Voice Matters
As Temple members, your voice is at the core of the Committee’s mission. We’re here to listen, to advocate, and to champion a cause that has never been more important. To learn more or to make a request for advocacy, please email Rabbi Samuel Kaye at [email protected].