Matir Asurim 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.
Learn more about Matir Asurim’s mission, vision, and values.
The Season of Return & The Carceral State, Sep 25 via Zoom
Click here for details and registration link.
Stay in Touch: Sign up for monthly e-newsletter and contact us about Working Groups or with questions.
More reporting and words of Torah, to read and share: Divrei Matir Asurim.
Announcements, studies, and action items on our blog.
PREPARING FOR THE NEW YEAR. As the new year approaches, (re-)read and share High Holiday Resources 5784 (also available in one-page format for easier printing) and High Holiday Machzor 5783 (2022).
Illustration: “Names that Bless Our Turning and Returning” by Amy Buetens. See p.11 in 5784 resources for related poetic exploration.
Image description: open hand holds disc filled with names of God in Hebrew lettering
More holiday-related resources to download and share. Stay in touch for new materials and opportunities to contribute.
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.
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.