
Sandra Lawson
Sandra Lawson is a second year rabbinical student at the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College. Prior to moving to Philadelphia she worked as a personal trainer, an Adjunct Professor, and served as the Investigative Researcher for the Anti-Defamation League’s Southeast Region, becoming the go-to person when Law Enforcement in the South needed information on hate groups. As...
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An Open Letter from 275 Rabbis and Cantors to Secure Community Network CEO Michael Masters
We need you to continue doing your crucial work to help keep Jewish communities safe. Perpetuating fear of immigrants and promoting the corrosion of the rule of law undermines this mission.
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A Letter from North American Jews to the Israeli Government: Make a Deal Now to Bring the Hostages Home, End the War
As North American Jews who care deeply about the future of Israel, we urge you to make a hostage and cease-fire deal and bring the hostages home. There is no time to waste.
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A Letter from North American Jews to the Israeli Government
Add your name to urge the Israeli government to make a hostage and cease-fire deal and bring the hostages home. There is no time to waste.
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An Open Letter From 750 North American Rabbis and Cantors Responding to the Crisis in Israel and Gaza
The safety of Palestinians and Israelis is inextricably linked. By signing this letter, we publicly recommit to the long, hard work of bringing about a better future for everyone in the region.
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An Open Letter From 750 North American Rabbis and Cantors Responding to the Crisis in Israel and Gaza
The safety of Palestinians and Israelis is inextricably linked. By signing this letter, we publicly recommit to the long, hard work of bringing about a better future for everyone in the region.
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Say No to Codifying the IHRA Definition of Antisemitism [CLERGY ONLY]
An open letter from rabbis and cantors opposing the codification of IHRA.
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Resources on Police Brutality, Protests, and the Black Lives Matter Movement
Prayers, text studies, divrei Torah, and general advice to the Jewish community, particularly white Jews, about how to be effective allies in this essential cause.
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Where We Go Forth To Meet Each Other
Rabbi Sandra Lawson shares the Torah of her own family's Lech Lecha moments and the value of meeting people across difference that she has learned from all of them.
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