Matir Asurim: Jewish Care Network for Incarcerated People is an emerging network of community organizers and activists, people directly impacted by incarceration, artists, rabbis, chaplains, healers and dreamers creating Jewish care and providing resources for people who are incarcerated.
GENERAL MATIR ASURIM meeting. December 8, Sunday, 4-6 Eastern Time
Virtual (Zoom) Meeting. All welcome!
Contact matirasurimnetwork@gmail.com for virtual meeting link.
Incarcerated individuals:
- Join our mailing lists for resources;
- Find a penpal if interested in regular correspondence;
- Join Matir Asurim as a member and/or take a leadership role.
Outside Membership and Volunteer Form.
Current teams work on penpal relationships, resource creation, education efforts, chaplaincy networks, membership and wellness, finance, and individual support. Geographic hubs also in formation…. and your ideas and energy could mean new directions.
Resource Update: Freeman’s Challenge Book TAlk
Book and Author Info
Video RECORDING, Transcript now available
Postage, e-stamp, and telephone costs continue to rise. Every dollar donated goes toward supporting communications and other direct needs.
Donations of any size are appreciated. 100% goes towards carrying out our mission and purpose, and all are tax-deductible.
Header background: two images superimposed: 1) two hands in fists pull apart a chain; 2) corners and fringes of a folded prayer shawl. Other images on home page are decorative.