Temple Shalom has signed onto Brit Olam, joining other congregations committing to acting powerfully and together to bring upon the world we want – a world filled with justice, compassion and wholeness. To learn more about what it has meant to be a Brit Olam congregation, visit this article from the URJ website.
Temple Shalom participates in issue education and action through RAC-TX, the Religious Action Center hub in Texas. Recent campaigns include the fight to expand healthcare access for mothers on Medicaid in Texas. This access-expansion, following childbirth, will reduce maternal mortality rates. We waged a successful campaign through our Texas congregations and our partners
Through the fall of 2023-2024, RAC-TX worked in coalition with faith partners across the State to advocate against the implementation of the Chaplain Bill passed by the Texas legislature, which districts across the State were required to accept or reject by March of 2024. With our partners, RAC-TX helped to coordinate a successful campaign
The Tikkun Olam Council, through RAC-TX and our faith partners will continue to inform our congregation about take-action opportunities that improve lives, and protect our rights.