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washington d.c.
Calling All DC Pursuers!
Want a chance to see all of your old friends? Want to meet other like-minded folk in the DC area?
Hope you will join us for Shabbat Dinner!
When: Friday, January 28th at 8:00 p.m.
Where: Moishe House DC (1753 Euclid St. NW)
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 Sanity or fear? Activists, fear-mongers, TV watchers and people who like to laugh will be gathering this Saturday on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. to choose sides in this epic battle, fronted by Comedy Central titans John Stewart and Stephen Colbert. What actions will result from this gathering are anyone’s guess, but we do know some folks who are hosting a wicked after party: The Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism.
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“According to the generation, so goes the leader.”
–Talmud Bavli, Arakhin 7A
On November 2, millions across the U.S. will go to the polls. We will elect 435 members of the House of Representatives, 47 United States Senators, 37 governors, and thousands of state representatives. A lot is on the line.
 But this year, we must do more. To get the maximum number of people in the voting booths, we are calling on Pursuers to register new voters and help people get to the polls.
In 2008, thousands of Pursuers in six cities participated in presidential debate watching parties and registered to vote (thousands of others went to visit their Bubbe in Florida). In 2010, AJWS and AVODAH, the parent organizations of Pursue, are part of a national network of Jewish organizations working together to make this election count. In seven cities, our partner organizations are living our shared values, working with local coalitions committed to global justice, social change and non-partisan civic engagement.
Are you in? Read about events in your area below the jump!
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 Since its inception, Pursue has earned a reputation for bringing together change-makers–and we’re proud to highlight some of the incredible people who have long been involved in building and strengthening a vibrant Jewish community committed to making a difference. Last week, we posted the first of three interviews with individuals in New York, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. Pursue believes deeply in the power of community, collaboration, and supporting leaders to create lasting social change. Each person featured embodies these qualities. Last week we highlighted Emily Kates in San Francisco. Now, we bring you Nathaniel Berman.
Tell us about yourself and what you’re doing now.
I’m an attorney working at the U.S. Department of Labor. I’m also a Jeremiah Fellow, one of a cohort of 16 socially conscious Jewish individuals in the D.C. area who are in a nine-month course developing organizing skills, storytelling skills, and learning about affordable housing and immigration issues. Read more →
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Jewish change-makers are inspired, motivated and fiercely smart. Jewish values urge us to question injustice, act, and take collective responsibility. Pursue sparks and sustains social change by channeling the unlimited passion and potential of Jewish change-makers
in their 20s and 30s into action for a more just world. Copyright 2010
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