While we condemn the horrific 10/7 attack & insist on release of hostages, we also decry the ongoing devastation of Gaza & repeat our call for a ceasefire. We urge Secretary Antony Blinken @potus to work towards the creation of a settlement-free Palestine with secure borders for all.

Violence only begets more violence - it is never a solution. I join our Jewish leaders in calling for not just a cease-fire but long-term peace.
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Thank you Rabbi Kleinbaum, I couldn't agree with you more. Sharon Kleinbaum

I urge faith leaders to be vocal in supporting the proposed US Dept. of Health & Human Services rule prohibiting discrimination against LGBTQ+ folx. Surely we can agree God would want all people & especially our vulnerable communities to access healthcare free from discrimination

“The Bible says absolutely nothing about allowing people to run amuck with guns,” writes Union President Rev. Dr. Serene Jones in Salon . “It’s a completely ludicrous reading of the text.” buff.ly/3M3UwTv

Union President the Rev. Dr. Serene Jones and nytsem President the Rev. Dr. Rev. LaKeesha Walrond PhD met with Kirsten Gillibrand this week to discuss the importance of theological education. We were grateful for this opportunity to have the Senator visit campus and meet with our students.

Honored to be speaking at the MacKenzie Lectureship Weekend at First Congregational Church in Boulder where we will be exploring themes of trauma, spirituality, and faith. Please join me Feb 24-26 in-person or online:

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So looking forward to this conversation with the incredible Sen. Rev. Dr. Raphael G. Warnock. Join us in celebration! utsnyc.edu/event/warnock-…

The Tyre Nichols murder shows the pervasive impact of an anti‐Black narrative that is rampant within law enforcement. No matter the race of the officers, this narrative of a Black life having no value is rooted in our nation’s white supremacist foundation.

The unrelenting gun violence in this country is horrific. The toll of this compounding trauma on our collective-well-being is heartbreaking. Thoughts & prayers go out to all victims, families, & communities of these persistent tragedies. We need action now.buff.ly/3kE0K0Z

The anti-trans movement is based on wild interpretations of a few Bible passages. To those who use the Bible this way and misuse Christian beliefs, it’s time to stop. We must move past this dangerous hate-messaging & embrace the core tenets of God’s word. buff.ly/3HpwuzF

Praying for the victims and families of the Monterey Park shooting. It’s particularly horrifying that this occurred on a day of celebration. We need an end to gun violence now. We need to be a nation that values human lives over the right to bear arms. The time to act is now.

Congratulations to Minouche Shafik on being appointed Columbia University's 20th and first woman president! I look forward to working together with you in your new role!

Honored to be featured in City & State NY Faith Power 100 list amongst these other amazing faith leaders doing incredible work here in New York. cityandstateny.com/power-lists/20…