Together at the Table: Pittsburgh

When disaster strikes communities, how does collective trauma inform how we show up for one another?

Xenophobia comes in many forms, how do we process trauma in our communities and in other oppressed communities? Sanctuary is the word used to describe a Jewish house of worship, it also means safe haven. This guide can be used as a mourning practice or discussion after a traumatic incident; it can also be helpful framing when discussing trauma with members of different communities. How do we process and heal together?

This guide was created by the Anti Defamation League and Repair the World in partnership with Be’chol Lashon, Keshet, and OneTable in response to the Tree of Life shooting.

Guide to Respectful Conversations

This guide provides tools to utilize when facilitating a space for difficult conversations surrounding identity.

“The first step in speaking about race and racism, and recognizing how it plays a role in our own lives and communities, is to talk about it openly and honestly.” In this resource you will find tips and tricks for facilitating difficult conversations. Whether you are discussing racial justice, or other potentially uncomfortable conversations surrounding class, gender, etc., you can utilize this resource to set ground rules and be aware of the vulnerability in which you and your participants are sharing.

Addressing Hunger Together

Thanksgiving is often a time of indulgent eating for many. This Thanksgiving consider taking a look at food injustices in our society and the impact of food insecurity on those who experience it.

“Millions of people are living in hunger in the United States of America. For every given or chosen family that gathers around Thanksgiving dinner tonight, there are many who approach another meal with anxiety and hopelessness.” When expressing gratitude for what you have this holiday season, consider those in your community and across the country who might not experience abundance or even certainty around the source of their next meal. This Turn the Tables Thanksgiving guide discusses the root causes of hunger, who is impacted, and ways to address it.