On February 5, 2012, Pursuers in NYC participated in a Forum Theatre Workshop with Theatre of the Oppressed NYC, facilitated by Katy Rubin & Concrete Justice. Developed by Brazilian theatre practitioner Augusto Boal, the Theatre of the Oppressed is an interactive, physical and playful tool used to investigate situations in which we are denied our basic rights, personally and collectively. To read a recap of the workshop, click here.
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On January 30, 2012, Pursuers gathered to learn and take action on food justice through the Farm Bill. Speakers included Timi Gerson of AJWS, Eric Weltman of Food & Water Watch, and Jonah Adels of Jewish Farm School. To read a full recap of the evening’s events, 
On Monday, December 12th, Pursue’s City Team’s event, “Investing in an Ethical Future,” brought together folks from a variety of investing and spending models to share their perspectives on how money can impact change and how Jewish values can shape financial decision making.
On Sunday, November 13, 2011, Pursuers participated in one of three social justice walking tours through the neighborhoods of North Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint, and Bushwick. Afterwards, all the groups met up for drinks and discussion at Brooklyn Winery.
On September 19th Meet the Change hosted Jenni Wolfson at the Nuyorican Poets Cafe in Manhattan’s East Village. Participants engaged in a networking workshop and enjoyed a sneak preview of Jenni’s new play Rash.
