GRJC Supports Campaign to Save Darfur

The Glen Rock Jewish Center is a member of a campaign to raise Save Darfur banners on buildings of religious communities all over the area.

The US Holocaust Memorial Museum Committee on Conscience reports that over 1.5 million Sudanese civilians have been driven from their homes in the Darfur region, their villages torched and their property stolen by military and allied militia.  Hundreds of thousands have have died there since Spring 2003.  We will not be silent today while the people of Darfur need our help.

The banner refers those who see it to the website of the Save Darfur Coalition (SaveDarfur.org), and alliance of over 100 faith-based, humanitarian and human rights organizations, including the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism.  The coalition's website lists specific actions you can take to help save Darfur.

As congregations and members of concerned religious communities, our collective voice is stronger than we could ever be as individuals.  Our goal is to have a common banner prominently displayed on houses of worship throughout the area, visible to commuters, congregants, and passers-by.  Other organizations (e.g. schools and community centers) are also welcome to join our campaign..  

If you would like to help recruit more congregations for the campaign, please contact the Save Darfur Banner Campaign at bannerinfo@savedarfurbanner.net.

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