RABBI ALBERT LEWIS Z”L LECTURE SERIES

 

The Rabbi Albert Lewis (z”l)  Lectureship was established to honor Temple Isaiah’s founding rabbi, who led our congregation to become active in the Civil Rights movement, in efforts to end the Vietnam War, and many other causes. Through this fund, we invite distinguished individuals whose actions are contributing to Tikkun Olam.


2019 LECTURES

GUEST SPEAKER, BILL MCKIBBEN, AUTHOR, JOURNALIST AND FOUNDER OF 350.ORG

Bill McKibben shows us again why “Foreign Policy named him to their inaugural list of the world’s 100 most valuable global thinkers.” He poignantly presented the results of time lost, embraced the political tools we have to influence decision-makers, but said that was not enough. He is now working to develop enhanced financial strategies for all of us to use to accelerate the transition to renewable energy and to keep the carbon in the ground where it needs to stay.


Q&A begins at 1:05
GUEST SPEAKER, SUE DUNLAP, PRESIDENT AND CEO OF PLANNED PARENTHOOD, LA

PROTECTING ACCESS TO WOMEN’S HEALTH, 46 YEARS AFTER ROE V. WADE

Planned Parenthood Los Angeles serves women, men, families, and communities all across Los Angeles.  Founded in 1965, it diligently, and comprehensively, delivers high quality, convenient and affordable patient services, education and advocacy.  The organization serves immigrants, people of color, LGBTQ communities and people of all faiths. Join us as we learn about this remarkable organization and its work providing healthcare and support for all who need.

Thursday, February 21
7:00 p.m. Wine and Cheese Reception | 7:30 p.m. Program


ABOUT SUE DUNLAP

Susan Dunlap is the President and CEO of Planned Parenthood Los Angeles (PPLA). PPLA’s 19 health centers provide comprehensive, reproductive and sexual health care services through 250,000 patient visits each year.  In addition to its clinical work, PPLA also provides sex education to schools and communities throughout Los Angeles County. Dunlap’s twenty-year career with Planned Parenthood has included work with the Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) leading advocacy efforts in battleground states across the country, as well as with Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California (PPAC) as a registered lobbyist ensuring that California’s public policy framework guarantees reproductive health and justice for all Californians.  Dunlap also serves on the Board of Directors of Equality California and the Planned Parenthood Federation of America.

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2017 LECTURE

GUEST SPEAKER, TOM STEYER


“Tom Steyer is a business leader and philanthropist who believes we have a moral responsibility to give back and help ensure that every family shares the benefits of economic opportunity, education, and a healthy climate.”– nextgenclimate.org In 2010, Steyer, the founder of Farallon Capital and cofounder of Beneficial State Bank, and his wife signed The Giving Pledge to donate half of their fortune to charity during their lifetime. He has become a leading figure in environmental causes, being among the top donors of the 2014 election cycle, and an environmental advisor to the Obama administration. Steyer is on the board of Next Generation, a non-profit that intends to tackle children’s issues and the environment. Steyer is NextGen America founder.
“Today, we are seeing clean energy compete head-to-head with fossil fuels — and win. But it isn’t enough. As a nation we must accelerate this transition to a clean energy economy to win the global race for clean energy jobs and protect our economy from the devastating impacts of climate change” – Tom Steyer
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON TOM STEYER CLICK HERE


GREEN TEAM

The Temple Isaiah Green Team’s mission is to establish awareness of our Jewish responsibility in regards to maintaining and healing our planet. Earth-justice requires lifestyle changes for the sake of our children, grandchildren, and all those with whom we share and bequeath this planet. The Green Team focuses on education and advocating for solutions to environmental issues, green activism, and creating green initiatives at Temple Isaiah and in the larger community.

Visit our green team page at templeisaiah.com/green-team