Why does this issue strike a chord in the Jewish community? This statement from the Conservative Movement and these sources on Gun Control help to frame the issue; articles by Julie Schonfeld and David Lerner also help to put it into perspective as a Jewish issue at its core.

These resources, rooted in Jewish tradition, are meant to be a source of guidance and inspiration in approaching this important issue.

Take Action

• Sign and distribute these petitions:
  
  • JCPA | Clergy Against Bullets | White House | Mayors Against Illegal Guns
• Contact your Member of Congress (via the Religious Action Center)
• Join the USY Rally Against Gun Violence on Dec. 26, 2012
• Commemorate the victims as part of Shabbat services:
  
  • Read a prayer by: Menachem Creditor | Naomi Levy | Rick Sherwin
  • Recite the names of the victims
• Organize an interfaith gathering for your community

Teach About the Issues

• Gun Violence Source Sheet by Ashira Konigsburg
• Lead a discussion on the Shabbat to Stop Gun Violence on Jan. 5-6, 2013
• Sermon Resources (from Clergy Against Bullets)

Learn More About the Issues

• Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence:
  
  • Statistics | Research Resources | Prevention Organizations
• Demand a Plan (A project of Mayors Against Illegal Guns):
  
  • Video Project | State-by-State Data | 8 Ways to Take Action

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