On Thursday, June 10th at 8:15 p.m., the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism is offering "Freedom to Vote," a free training session for those interested in learning more about voter suppression and how to combat it. Specifically, the session will discuss barriers to voting, two federal bills that protect
Large inequities exist in how health plans cover mental health care. Right now, many insurers do not pay for mental health care and addiction treatment services, despite the fact that federal law states that both should be accessible for all. SB697, also known as Health is Health, amends the
Over the past year, telehealth has helped drive a reduction of missed doctor's appointments, demonstrated increased care plan adherence, and improved chronic disease management. Access barriers that exacerbate healthcare disparities such as transportation, lost income, missed work and school, or the stigma of seeking help are greatly reduced or
This spring, the Israel Action Committee (IAC) is sponsoring “Daily Lives in Israel,” a series of special Adult Learning sessions devoted to highlighting the day-to-day issues central to life in Israel. We invite you to check them out below! Meet Orin Hefetz, Israel Emissary for JNF Monday, April 26th
Since 1994, over 3.5 million gun sales have been blocked to violent criminals and other prohibited people because of a background check. However, federal law requires a background check on a prospective gun buyer only when a seller is a licensed gun dealer, leaving all other sales—such as gun sales
Since last spring, attention has turned to lawmakers regarding the growing demand from across the nation for meaningful changes to policing. In response, Congress passed H.R. 1280: George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. The legislation would ban chokeholds and end qualified immunity for law enforcement — the legal protection
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Dear Fellow Congregants, The COVID-19 Advisory Task Force met this week and reviewed our current operating procedures, along with data from the CDC and Illinois Public Health. As of April 13, we are maintaining the same practices and procedures that were put in place in early March. Click here for the specific details. We continue to keep Pikuach Nefesh, the preservation
The Lake County Federal Emergency Rental Assistance (FERA) Program provides rent and utility assistance for eligible households financially impacted by COVID-19. If you pay rent in Lake County and have experienced a COVID-related financial hardship, you can get help paying your rent or utility bills, click here to view the informational
Dear Friends, Very shortly after Dr. Anne Lidsky announced her plans to retire, we were able to form an exceptional Search Committee to find her successor. This committee was chaired by our own Ross Wolfson, whose expertise in Human Resources was indispensable. The committee had representation from our teachers, our
