NYC Commission on Human Rights

After the tefillah (prayer), mitzvot & Torah classes came to a close this trimester, students participated in an informative, interactive session led by representatives from the NYC Commission on Human Rights. Students learned the history of the commission and then through exploring various scenarios, discovered which identity groups are protected under law, how to identify violations under the Human Rights Law and how to support individuals whose rights are being violated. Students considered how this session might inform their relationship with tikkun olam (repairing the world) and empower them to stand up for what’s right.