"Reform Jews are committed to social justice. Even as Reform Jews embrace ritual, prayer, and ceremony more than ever, we continue to see social justice as the jewel in the Reform Jewish crown. Like the prophets, we never forget that God is concerned about the everyday and that the blights of society take precedence over the mysteries of heaven. A Reform synagogue that does not alleviate the anguish of the suffering is a contradiction in terms." - Rabbi Eric Yoffie, speech to the UAHC Executive Committee, February 1998

The Temple's Social Action Committee is looking to recruit people from our congregation help find mitzvot through AMOS ( A Mid-Iowa Organizing Strategy). AMOS identifies problems in our community, researches ways to set policy, organizes, and change climate..

Current issue teams:
Healthcare
Mental Health
Criminal Justice
Environment
Immigration
Youth and Education
Transportation
Economic Justice
Resolving Community Conflict

Research Actions and Power Analysis
Monday, November 23rd, at Plymouth United Church of Christ
42nd and Ingersoll Ave, 7-9 PM

Principles and Practices of Broad-Based Organizing
Tuesday, December 15th At First Unitarian Church
1800 Bell Ave, 7-9 PM

Creating A Public Culture
Monday, January 18th at Living Truth Church
4928 Franklin, 7-9 PM

Our purpose is to strengthen our own congregation through our actions.

Any questions, contact Bruce Buchsbaum at smoocey@mchsi.com or amosiowa.org

Bruce Buchsbaum, MD
Social Action, chair