Dear Friends,
Every year on Martin Luther King Day, our nation sets aside time to remember and celebrate the legacy of a man whose life was dedicated to fighting for equality. From voting rights to criminal justice reform and beyond, King’s work had in imprint on how our country has evolved in regards to fair, equitable treatment of all individuals under the law.
Since the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, this commitment has been tested repeatedly. Historically, Jews have remained steadfast in the pursuit of justice for all people, and it is our responsibility to continue this important work.
MLK Day remains an annual national reminder of the enduring value of King’s legacy and our responsibility to keep it alive. It reminds us that each of us has a role never-ending pursuit of justice in the world.
Please join us this Friday night at Shabbat services, as we seek to honor the legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through our Fifth Annual Gospel Shabbat. This special musical Sabbath seeks to ignite our passion for justice as the HCRJ lay choir joins with the voices of the The Church Without Walls for a service to be remembered.
L’Shalom,
Steve