We enter 5785 in a moment of reflection and renewal, aware of the urgency of the challenges that we face as a people, a nation, and a world. This year, our spiritual check-in carries even deeper weight. In the midst of so much uncertainty, we gather to dream, to mourn, to find renewed hope, and to hold each other close.

It has been nearly a year since the atrocities of October 7—a year of war and devastation, grief and anguish. We have held a profound, collective sense of loss, fear and uncertainty.

We will mark this yahrzeit, this anniversary, with numerous opportunities to gather for ritual, song, poetry and prayer. Most importantly, we’ll be together. We invite you to join us for any or all of the gatherings we are holding.

Join your fellow IKARites as we work together to participate in our democracy and help turn out the vote for our shared values, locally and nationally.

Local Action: In LA County and California, IKAR has endorsed YES or NO votes on 6 ballot measures that reflect our shared values and are important for us to speak out about.  Read our endorsements here.

National Action: We’re partnering with Dayenu: A Jewish Call to Climate Action and the Environmental Voter Project on Dayenu’s Chutzpah ‘24 campaign to call environmentally-inclined but low-propensity voters in key states to encourage them to vote, and to help them set up a voting plan

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As we plan for the next 20 years, we are taking a moment to celebrate our success and examine our impact. Each section of this survey measures our work with demographic and hard data as well as personal stories. It is important for both members and non-members to fill out the survey because your input helps us understand our reach and ways to further maximize our strengths.