Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) committee of Temple Sinai strives to educate as well as to promote the representation and participation of different groups of individuals, including people of different ages, races, marital status, ethnicities, abilities, genders, religions, cultures and sexual orientations in order to enhance a feeling of belonging.
B'tzelem Elohim: בצל ם אלקים
B'tzelem Elohim: בצל ם אלקים Each person is created in the image of God.
Were you wondering?
What do the colors on the Pride Flag mean?
Red=Life
Orange=Healing
Yellow=New Ideas
Green=Prosperity
Blue=Serenity
Violet=Spirit
Black/Brown=People of Color
White/Blue/Pink=Trans Community
Flag-- A Wider Bridge
A Wider Bridge is the North American organization working through education, advocacy, relationship-building and grant-making to create equality in Israel by expanding LGBTQ inclusion and equality, and by cultivating constructive engagement with Israel.
Celebrating Diversity
Here's what you can do to recognize and honor the diversity:
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Support diverse businesses that have been negatively impacted by the pandemic.
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Consider visiting or using services from a diverse vendor to show your support for their business.
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Host a multicultural movie night with your family. There are many great options available for great family time together.
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Play music from around the world. Celebrate your friends, family, and colleagues by asking them to share examples of music from their own culture or heritage during your next virtual meeting, coffee chat, or happy hour.
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Have a discussion with someone from another culture about their cultural values.
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Explore local ethnic restaurants and try food from a different culture that you’ve never tasted before.
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