Inspiration in the Imperial Valley

On Monday one of my congregants, Susan Massey, was quoted in the Los Angeles Times. Susan, a longtime activist, has been protesting the development of a military training facility in the Imperial Valley for several years. Her stalwart determination continues to be an inspiration to her community and to me, and it is with a deep sense of pride that I share this article with you:

http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-imperial-dispute-20101213,0,1667225.story

While its David vs. Goliath overtones are clear, what matters most is that Susan is responsible for making her community aware of the potential dangers and drawbacks to the proposed development. Susan, along with her peers, does not give up. She continues to fight for what she believes in; one individual standing up for the greater good of her community. If that's not living Jewish, I don't know what is.

Kol ha Kavod to you, Susan. Thank you for your commitment to tikkun olam - to repairing the world, one small step at a time.

-Jaclyn