Rabbi Elizabeth Richman, Author at Jews United for Justice

In Baltimore, MD, Maryland State, Montgomery County, MD, Washington, DC

Posted November 1, 2022

Some personal news from Rabbi Elizabeth Richman

As the days grow quieter and cooler, with an old Jewish year just finished and a new one freshly unfolding, it feels like just the right moment to share some big news: after more than 13 years, [...]

By Rabbi Elizabeth Richman

In Baltimore, MD, COVID-19, Maryland State, MD Paid Family Leave, MD Sign-On Campaigns, Montgomery County, MD, Paid Family Leave, Washington, DC

Posted March 13, 2020

Be strong and courageous: JUFJ community in a time of pandemic

A message from Rabbi Elizabeth Richman on JUFJ's response to COVID-19.

By Rabbi Elizabeth Richman

In Fight For $15, One Fair Wage, Washington, DC

Posted September 17, 2018

Testimony of Rabbi Elizabeth Richman on One Fair Wage

Many employers are not following the law, and too many employees are living in poverty as a result. Some today have called for better enforcement of our existing laws. But promises of more [...]

By Rabbi Elizabeth Richman

In Baltimore, MD, High Holidays, Maryland State, Montgomery County, MD, Washington, DC

Posted September 14, 2018

Reaching for the jolt of joy

I felt exhausted going into Rosh Hashanah. A challenging year at work. The horror of national politics. The ongoing stresses of being a working parent. I am weary. Many of us are weary. How do [...]

By Rabbi Elizabeth Richman

In Antisemitism and White Supremacy, Baltimore, MD, Maryland State, Montgomery County, MD, Washington, DC

Posted January 21, 2017

2017 Women’s March Shabbat Sermon

3200 years ago, says the Torah, “a new king rose over the land.” This king, this Pharaoh, does not know the Israelites. This king, this Pharaoh, looks around his new kingdom and sees something [...]