JUFJ's "Thinking Jewishly": 7 Weeks For Reflection & Action

(Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO)

The omer is the seven-week period of time between Passover and Shavuot, when Jews celebrate the giving of the Torah, the books of Jewish scriptures and other sacred Jewish writings. There is a custom of counting each of these 49 days, and of using the entire period for spiritual reflection. This year, since the seven weeks of the omer coincide almost exactly with the eight weeks of the DC budget hearing and comment period, JUFJ volunteers have put together a calendar to help you count the omer and use each day to learn and advocate for a fair budget that protects DC's most vulnerable. Click here to download the calendar. - Robin Metalitz, Jews United For Justice