The Exodus is more than a story about escape - it's a foundational narrative of identity that incorporates freedom from oppression, divine justice, remembering the pain of bondage, and embracing hope for a better future...Nor did the Israelites leave Egypt on their own. Text tells us that they were accompanied by a mixed multitude, the 'erev rav' - people of diverse backgrounds and ethnicities who renounced their association with an oppressive regime and found common cause with the oppressed...

This past Monday, March 31st, was International Day of Trans Visibility, or TDOV. Visit the blog to learn why the Gumbiner Community Action Project embraces LGBTQ+ advocacy.

The Rabbi Joseph H. Gumbiner Project  supports interfaith and intergroup collaborations that uphold the fourth pillar of the Museum’s mission: “Collaborating with Tucson’s diverse community to promote human rights.” The project is inspired by the legacy of Rabbi Joseph H. Gumbiner, z”l, who led Temple Emanuel from 1942 – 1948, during the time that the congregation inhabited our space at 564 S. Stone Ave.

The Queen Esther Award is given annually to an individual who works diligently, often behind the scenes, to make our community safer, stronger, and more peaceful place for all.

At the 2025 Purim Pioneer Ball we will recognize…

JCRC Director, Lynn Davis, was invited to participate in an all-day tour in Nogales with folks from Santa Cruz Valley United Methodist Church and Border Community Alliance (BCA), a Tubac-based nonprofit dedicated to bridging the border and fostering community through education, collaboration and cultural exchange. BCA works closely with the Fundación Empresariado Sonorense A.C. (FESAC), a Mexican community foundation that focuses on community development in the border region.