The Beacon connects, teaches, and mobilizes people of all faiths and secular backgrounds in neighborhoods across the country to stand for compassionate democracy and stand against cruelty, fear and despair. About The Beacon »
“All Immigrants Are Welcome in God’s Universe”: Beacon Director Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum spoke at a major protest in Manhattan on Sunday, Jan. 11, following the death of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis on Jan. 7
Shine the Light!
Shine the Light!
Every Thursday
Make a sign and join your neighbors every week for half an hour. Make your voice visible! Stand for compassionate democracy.
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Lessons For
Our Time
Find strength and courage in learning the history, philosophy and multi-faith traditions that teach us to cope in times of adversity.
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The Beacon is a project of 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor
Union Theological Seminary
Community Partners (list in formation)
Interfaith Alliance: Achieving Democracy Together
T’ruah: The Rabbinic Call for Human Rights
AFT: Education, Healthcare, Public Services
Central Synagogue (New York, NY)
First Presbyterian Church (Cooperstown, NY)
Congregation Beit Simchat Torah (New York, NY)
Congregation Beth Elohim (Brooklyn, NY)
SAJ: Judaism That Stands for All (New York, NY)