Events

Restorative Justice explores how it might be possible to repair the harm caused by abuse, sexual violation, or other ethical misbehavior in a trauma-informed, survivor-centered way. Dr. Guila Benchimol, Senior Advisor on Research and Learning with the Safety Respect Equity (SRE) Network, will bring her expertise in restorative and transformative justice processes to this essential […]

Purim is a joyful, fun holiday, but Megillat Esther contains dark tales of women’s victimization that are hard to ignore. As we think about the lessons of #metoo, how can Torah learning that acknowledges and centers the experience of women in the megillah help us respond better to violence against women today? This learning will […]

Please join SRE Network for our upcoming ‘Responding to Disclosures’ session, led by Dr. Guila Benchimol, SRE Network Senior Advisor of Research.

SRE Network members and prospective members are eligible to sign up by August 6th to meet one-on-one (or in small groups if your organization would like to bring more than one representative) with an expert to discuss a content area relevant to their organization in August 2021.

Creative and spiritual care can be a powerful tool to process and transform what we are experiencing for greater clarity, healing, and support. Join the SRE Network, Karen Erlichman, and Rebecca Katz for a virtual vigil of collective spiritual care and creative process. Using the Jewish Studio Process, we’ll gather to witness each other and go inward—checking in with ourselves and our individual + collective bodies about what is emerging in this moment. No artistic experience is necessary; use whatever art supplies you have on hand.

If you can’t make the first session, don’t worry, we have the same learnings on day 2! Get a chance to learn about the benefits of SRE Network membership, and the opportunity to ask questions about your organization’s recent member invitation or renewal. You’ll also meet the SRE team, hear about the work SRE Network is doing to advance safety, respect, and equity in Jewish spaces, and get a chance to connect with other SRE Network members. Whether you are a new member or just went through our renewal process, we’re looking forward to a chance to connect with you and say “welcome” or “welcome back!”

As we are seeing hiring rebound and opportunities for advancement rally inside our Jewish communal workplaces, we’re collectively eager to renew our commitment to bringing an equity lens to these processes. Where can we begin? We’ll look at changes big and small in the hiring process, from the constitution of hiring committees to mitigating bias from our processes and improving interactions with job seekers and candidates. In a job seeker’s market, let’s make sure that you have what you need to succeed, and find the best talent.

Get a chance to learn about the benefits of SRE Network membership, and the opportunity to ask questions about your organization’s recent member invitation or renewal. You’ll also meet the SRE team, hear about the work SRE Network is doing to advance safety, respect, and equity in Jewish spaces, and get a chance to connect with other SRE Network members. Whether you are a new member or just went through our renewal process, we’re looking forward to a chance to connect with you and say “welcome” or “welcome back!”

Reb Steve will share coffee with Dr. Guila Benchimol and will discuss “The SRE (Safety, Respect, Equity) Network, Accountability, and Sexual Violence in Jewish Spaces.”

This conversation will be broadcast live to the Beth Tzedec Facebook page and YouTube channel. Comment with your questions for Dr. Benchimol on either platform!

Speakers: Guila Benchimol & Rachel Jacoby Rosenfield, moderated by Rabbi Sarah Mulhern

In June 2020, the Jewish Women’s Fund of Atlanta hosted a film screening and panel discussion of Nevertheless, a documentary about gender-based harassment and assault in the workplace. Executive Director Elana Wien joined the panel of safety, respect, and equity experts to analyze elements of gender harassment and sexual violence from the film.