If Not Now, When? A Social Justice Retreat

ABOUT THIS EVENT:

Join Valley Beit Midrash and Arizona Jews for Justice for a social justice retreat that will recharge your spiritual batteries and awaken your sense for reflection & renewal! Over the course of this three-day retreat, participants will take in a reflective Shabbat dinner, participate in workshops, and enjoy a festive barbecue to celebrate the efforts of all the work we have done so far over the last several months.

Day one –
Shabbat dinner at a private residence (Address provided upon registration)

Day two –
Workshops:
– How to Raise Your Social Justice Consciousness!
– Social justice organization skills class

Break-out group sessions on:
-Public speaking
-Story of self
-How to build community partnerships!

Day three –
Panels on the topics of:

– Women’s rights
– How to improve local public education
– LGBTQ+ allyship
– Speaking out against hateful rhetoric
– Immigration, Refugee, and Asylum Seeker support!

The retreat will end with a festive BBQ!

$50 registration fee includes all food and access to all panels and workshops
(scholarships will be available).