There were many fantastic learning opportunities at the Second North American Conference on Judaism and Human Rights, December 7-9, 2008, in Washington. Read on for David Gushee's words on human rights in the Christian tradition, Rabbi Arthur Green's provocative talk "Religious Jew, Secular Zionist," and more! Recordings of the Conference sessions are also available for purchase.

Rachel Barenblat is the author of The Velveteen Rabbi, one of the most thoughtful Jewish blogs out there. RHR-NA was blessed with her attendance at the conference and her prolific blogging during the conference. Click on "Read More" in order to see the list of the posts she has crated for the conference.

Cold winds blew outside but the atmosphere was all warm as the 2nd North American Conference on Judaism and Human Rights began on Sunday night at Adas Israel Congregration in Washington, D.C.

The Second Raphael Lemkin Human Rights Awards Evening 

honoring:

• Marian Wright Edelman, Founder & President - Children's Defense Fund
• Peter Edelman, Past President - New Israel Fund
• Rabbi Gerry Serotta, Founding Chair - RHR-NA

will be held on Monday, December 8, 2008. 

While we would love for you to attend the entire Conference we realize that sometimes that's just not possible.  See the attached flyer for a description of the parts of the Conference that are open to the public. To purchase tickets, click on Donate and then Conference Tickets.