Torah and Jewish tradition teach us that it is our obligation to pursue justice for those who are in need. Every year, in the weeks surrounding Labor Day, we read from Parshat Shoftim, “Tzedek, tzedek tirdof,” justice, justice shall you pursue. We have the opportunity to put this ancient teaching into practice when we seek justice for workers.
Labor on the Bimah is endorsed by the Religious Action Center.
2024: Matthew Clash-Drexler, flanked by Cantor Lindsay Kanter, David Fishback, former General Counsel of the Service Employees International Union (and now federal judge) Nicole Berner, CSAC member Candace J Groudine, retired UAW economist Steve Beckman, and Rachel Rivko
2025: Speakers, Clergy, and TE members
Past Guest Speakers:
2025: Doreen Greenwald, President NTEU and David Stein, President MCEA
2024: Matthew Clash-Drexler, Temple Emanuel member and partner at Bredhoff & Kaiser
2023: David Rodich, Temple Emanuel member, and retired Executive Director of SEIU Local 50
