CHUM Congregational News

Check out this month's CHUM Congregational News for upcoming events.  Of special note: Temple Israel is hosting CHUM's Annual Meeting on February 28th.  All are welcome.

January Congregational News

Stopping Racism

 

"An event has happened, upon which it is difficult to speak and impossible to remain silent."  The Clayton Jackson McGhie Memorial, dedicated to the three black men who were lynched by a white mob in Duluth in 1920, calls us to step forward and take a stand against racism.  And more recently Mayor Ness called us to speak out:  "As a community, we must stand united against these actions and make clear we have zero tolerance for racism. I strongly believe the vast majority of people in Duluth are compassionate, accepting people willing to stand up together for the sake of the entire community and combat racism, bigotry and other forms of oppression. . . I hope folks will both join us in speaking out against these recent racist acts and, more importantly, further our collective commitment to eliminate racism from our entire community."

In January we will make a visible statement that our community is taking a stand against racism.  At the start of this new year Stop Racism signs will be appearing in the windows of service organizations, businesses, city buildings, churches and temples, homes, schools, and cars. There will be extra signs in Temple entryway.

 

Take a stand, speak up and stop racism whenever and whenever you hear or see it. Our collective responses can help move our community toward racial equity and justice.

A Year of Social Action at Temple Israel

Temple Israel attempts to be a vibrant presence throughout the year in the Duluth community.  Every year, we typically participate in the following events, so mark your calendars and join us.  Watch for detailed updates as event approach.

January                                                           

Martin Luther King Day Commemoration           

February

CHUM Annual Meeting

JRLC Day on the Hill

March                                                           

Minnesota Food Share Drive                                   

April                       

Opening Our Doors Conference

Silver Memorial Interfaith Lecture

May

Life House Prom                                               

June

CHUM Rhubarb Festival

Clayton Jackson McGhie Memorial

July                                                                       

Temple hosts Bike & Build group                       

August

CHUM Adopt-A-Backpack Drive

September                                                           

GLBTQ Pride Festival                                   

Beach Sweep

Yom Kippur Food Drive

October

Sukkot volunteering with Habitat for Humanity

November                                                           

CHUM Fall Assembly                                   

December

CHUM Holiday Concert

Chanukah Hat & Glove Drive

Temple serves at Union Gospel Mission