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Dear Friend,

Each year at this time, we recall that Rosh Hashanah marks the anniversary
of the creation of the world, and that each year, we ourselves have the
opportunity to create the world anew. For many, that theme of renewal and
hope will take on special resonance this year.

That’s why I wanted to write to you today to reflect on this moment, on
the future we want to build in the year ahead and on the work of an
organization which gives me hope, J Street. This new year, their work to
restore our values to our nation’s leadership will be more important than
ever, as we work together to pave a new path toward a brighter future for
Americans, Israelis and Palestinians.

[ [link removed] ]If you feel able, please consider contributing to sustain J Street’s
work through this challenging moment. All [ [link removed] ]donations which help them
reach their Rosh Hashanah goal are deeply appreciated.

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Friend, as I reflect on this moment of universal creation, I
often try to conceptualize the time before that moment of creation at the
beginning of the Torah. A timeless place, devoid of form, filled with only
darkness -- a place which has perhaps never felt quite so familiar.

To start our story of progress, light, first and foremost, was required.

This season of rejoicing comes to remind us that growth and renewal are
possible, that our paramount responsibility on this earth is to introduce
light to the darkness. Amid foreboding times -- a pandemic, threats to
democracy, polarization and unadulterated cruelty -- our job is to shine a
light on glimmers of hope and kernels of possibility.

Being part of J Street has helped me to retain that sense of hope and
possibility. J Street has opened up the conversation in Washington and
across the globe to voices that speak the truth that peace can only be
achieved by pursuing justice and equality, and cherishing the dignity of
every human being.

This is why I support J Street, and it is why I feel so supported by J
Street. J Street galvanizes us to keep protesting and advocating,
gathering together and raising our voices, comforting and encouraging one
another when the road is long, arduous and filled with frustration. J
Street reminds us that the arc only bends toward justice when we use all
the power at our disposal to bend it in that direction.

[ [link removed] ]Please chip in to help J Street reach their Rosh Hashanah fundraising
goal.

With blessings for a happy, healthy and peaceful new year in which we
continue to pursue justice and righteousness together and bring light to
the world.

L’shana Tova,

Rabbi Andrea London
Senior Rabbi, Beth Emet The Free Synagogue, Evanston, IL
Co-Chair, J Street Rabbinic and Cantorial Cabinet


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J Street is the political home for pro-Israel, pro-peace Americans who want
Israel to be secure, democratic and the national home of the Jewish people.
Working in American politics and the Jewish community, we advocate policies that
advance shared US and Israeli interests as well as Jewish and democratic values,
leading to a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.



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