Tag: Rabbis for Human Rights – North America

Tipping Point, Vol. 4:  Rabbi Rachel Kahn-Troster lifts up Ahold USA agreement as “victory” for farmworkers, consumers!

Tipping Point, Vol. 4: Rabbi Rachel Kahn-Troster lifts up Ahold USA agreement as “victory” for farmworkers, consumers!

 "...When the wisdom and expertise of workers is honored at the head of the table, and consumers use public pressure to urge the institutions they patron to heed that expertise, it can result in justice..."Last week, we launched the weeklong "Tipping Point" series, sharing a daily sample of letters, emails, and articles from consumer allies who are celebrating two extraordinary advances of the Fair Food >> Read More
“Tomato Rabbis” send powerful message to Publix!

“Tomato Rabbis” send powerful message to Publix!

[hupso_hide][hupso title="#tomatorabbis to @Publix: It's time to sign the #FairFoodProgram!" url="https://ciw-online.org/?p=16996"] For fifth time, rabbis from across the country bring new energy, commitment to Immokalee -- and call on Publix to join the Fair Food Program! Last week, we had the honor of hosting 12 leaders from T'ruah: The Rabbinic Call for Human Rights (formerly known as "Rabbis for Human Rights >> Read More
While we heard of a dark and disturbing past…

While we heard of a dark and disturbing past…

"...we also learned of a path forward that was characterized by dignity, compassion, and innovation..." [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="530"] Members of Truah gather outside of a local Publix after gathering around the tomato aisle for a pray-in. After emerging from the store, the Rabbis sounded the shofar, a traditional rams horn, pictured above, used throughout the centuries to sound a >> Read More

Rabbis for Human Rights-North America steps into the fray with Publix, Campaign for Fair Food!

Pray-in at Naples Publix caps off day-long delegation to Immokalee, tomato fields... This past Tuesday, a delegation from Rabbis for Human Rights-North America traveled to Immokalee for a day-long immersion in the Campaign for Fair Food. They talked with farmworkers at the CIW community center in Immokalee, met with leaders of the CIW on the very latest developments in the Fair Food >> Read More
Rabbis for Human Rights – North America  Visit to Immokalee, FL  September 14, 2011

Rabbis for Human Rights – North America Visit to Immokalee, FL September 14, 2011

  [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="288"] Traveling from New York, Boston, California, St. Louis, Philadelphia, Miami and several other cities throughout the country, a delegation of 15 rabbis and two rabbinical students came to Immokalee Tuesday for a visit organized by Rabbis for Human Rights-North America (RHR-NA). RHR-NA focuses a great deal of its efforts on the fight against modern-day slavery, >> Read More

Open Letter from Rabbis for Human Rights – North America to Publix

Dear manager, We, the undersigned rabbis, are writing to urge Publix to work with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) and the Florida tomato industry to address the sub-poverty wages and human rights abuses faced by farmworkers who pick Publix’s tomatoes. There is a well-documented human rights crisis in Florida’s fields, and the conditions facing farmworkers who harvest your company's >> Read More