Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Monday, January 16, 2012
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On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day we honor the life of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. On this day, we can celebrate the strides our country has made in the ongoing struggle for civil rights; we can pause and remember all of those who sacrificed their lives for the sacred cause of equality; we can pray for a world to come that is truly “free at last.” Genesis teaches us that we are all created b’tzelem Elohim, “in the Image of God.” Dr. King’s faith was, too, guided by this principle. While the Christianity of Dr. King and the Judaism of the Reform Jewish Movement may speak through different words, they share a common vision, grounded in the Godliness of each and every human life and committed to the pursuit of a more just society. Inextricably, we are partners in this struggle.
We offer the following program ideas and resources – pertaining to both Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and African-American/Jewish Relations – to help Temple Youth groups, NFTYites, and NFTY Regions celebrate this partnership:
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Martin Luther King, Jr. and Maurice Eisendrath, President of the UAHC
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| “…The next thing we must be concerned about if we are to have peace on earth and good will toward men is the nonviolent affirmation of the sacredness of all human life. Every man is somebody because he is a child of God." |
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| - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. | |
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