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 Rabbi Julie Pelc Speaks for Healthcare Reform Rabbi Julie Pelc, Assistant Director of the Kalsman Institute on Judaism and Health, represented HUC-JIR on October 18 at a 48 hour vigil sponsored by CLUE (Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice), speaking as a member of Jewish clergy in favor of Healthcare Reform and was then asked to stay for a press conference later that morning. The healthcare vigil included having Polaroid pictures taken of all those in attendance, writing individual notes to the governor, signing a giant 'Reality Check', and sharing many personal stories of frustration and loss. There was also a screening of the movie 'Sicko' that was well-attended, and nearly 25 TV stations covered parts of the vigils. All together, more than 1000 people participated in the six cities this vigil took place, and we certainly had an impact. Founded in 1875, Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion is the nation's oldest institution of higher Jewish education and the academic, spiritual, and professional leadership development center of Reform Judaism. HUC-JIR educates men and women for service to American and world Jewry as rabbis, cantors, educators, and communal service professionals, and offers graduate and post-graduate programs to scholars of all faiths. With centers of learning in Cincinnati, Jerusalem, Los Angeles, and New York, HUC-JIR's scholarly resources comprise renowned library and museum collections, the American Jewish Archives, biblical archaeology excavations, research institutes and centers, and academic publications. HUC-JIR invites the community to an array of cultural and educational programs which illuminate Jewish history, identity, and contemporary creativity and which foster interfaith and multiethnic understanding. Visit us at www.huc.edu |
