WHAT: Malvern Rabbi Michelle Pearlman to walk one day in NAACP’s 40 day march.
WHEN: March began August 1 in Selma. Rabbi Pearlman to walk on August 16 in Atlanta GA.
WHY: Part of an effort by the Reform Rabbinate to have a Rabbi marching every day of the 40 day march carrying a Torah scroll to show support.
AVAILABILITY: Rabbi Pearlman is available for an interview any time before Saturday, Aug 15
CONTACT: Rabbi Michelle Pearlman ,
ABOUT JOURNEY FOR JUSTICE:
For more information, please visit http://www.naacp.org/ajfj
From August 1 to September 16, America’s Journey for Justice–an historic 860-mile march from Selma, Alabama, to Washington, D.C.–will mobilize activists and advance a focused national advocacy agenda that protects the right of every American to a fair criminal justice system, uncorrupted and unfettered access to the ballot box, sustainable jobs with a living wage, and equitable public education.
ABOUT Beth Chaim Reform Congregation:
Beth Chaim Reform Congregation is a warm, welcoming congregation. We invite all members of the Jewish Community to join us, regardless of background, knowledge, age, marital status, race, or sexual orientation; a place which strives to create services which are spiritually powerful and deeply moving to those who attend. We are a congregation where people come to create deep relationships, and strive to live Jewishly, not just to talk about Judaism.
ABOUT Rabbi Pearlman:
Rabbi Michelle Pearlman has led Beth Chaim since 2014. She leads with a passion for Judaism and creating sacred community. With relationships at the center of her rabbinate, she focuses on bringing individuals into connection with Judaism, God, and one another.
SOURCE: Beth Chaim Reform Congregation
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