The role of the Holy Blossom Advocacy Committee is to partner with other organizations that are conducting Israel advocacy and combatting antisemitism in Toronto and Canada. These organizations are aligned with the broad consensus of the membership of Holy Blossom. Representatives of the committee meet with these organizations, to identify projects that Holy Blossom can cooperate on to enhance their effectiveness and reach in the community.
The committee looks to involve members of the temple, as well as other committees at Temple, in playing a role in these projects. Once programs are identified the committee oversees and develops a plan for their implementation as action items. Working with the Clergy and Holy Blossom Temple Staff, the committee will alert the membership to these action items.
The Advocacy Committee also focuses on building allies in the non-Jewish community both at the individual and organizational levels. When reaching out to potential allies from faith-based organizations that are not Jewish, this will be done in coordination with the Holy Blossom’s interfaith committee.
The Advocacy Committee will also support some initiatives of organizations such as ARZA and IRAC on issues in Israel that have a direct impact on diaspora Jews.
Other areas of focus for the committee are maintaining relationships with local MP, MPP, and municipal councillors. The committee would be the place to deal with congregant requests for action on antisemitism and Israel advocacy such as petitions by the Temple.
To learn more or to make a request for advocacy, please email Rabbi Samuel Kaye at [email protected]