Greetings!
We are at an exciting point in the legislative campaign for the Moishe/Kavod Housing Committee–it looks like we might see movement on the anti-eviction bills that we are proposing! If these bills passed, at a minimum, all tenants would be protected from eviction after foreclosure. At a maximum, all homeowners would be protected, and we would also have in place other protections for current homeowners before foreclosure—like a chance for mediation or a judicial process. We only have until the third week of March to get bills out of committee. That’s why the housing committee will be holding a meeting Wednesday, March 3 to prepare for the final push in the next couple of weeks. All are invited. Please RSVP to luminarae@gmail.com
Until Later,
Alix, Annie, Margie, and Michelle
P. S. Did you become a member of the Moishe Kavod House last year and are wondering whether its time to renew? Haven’t joined yet but want to know how? Membership is a key way for us each to claim our stake in our community and to ensure that Moishe/Kavod House reflects democracy and transparency. For those who joined last fall/winter, the deadline for membership renewal will be March 7, 2010 – our 2nd annual membership meeting. The meeting will be 4-6pm followed by dinner. For those who joined late in the year (for example, in preparation for the June retreat), you have already paid for half the year, so your dues for March 7 will be $25 (or $18 for low income/student). Annual dues are $50 or $36 for low-income/student members. To renew, write out a check to Moishe Kavod House and mail to 165 Winthrop Rd. Apt B, Brookline, MA 02445 c/o Alix Zamansky OR pay online through PayPal, link found at http://www.kavodhouse.com/resources/membership. To join for the first time, you must also complete the membership form, found via the same address. Thanks!
On the Calendar:
Tuesday February 23 – Mussar Presents: Purim: Experiencing Joy in Uncertain Times
Wednesday February 24 – Wrestling with Privilege – CLASS FULL (e-mail anniedfox@gmail.com for more information)
Thursday February 25 - Sex Ed for Young Adults
Saturday February 27th - Purim Festivities at Temple Beth Zion
Saturday February 27th – Purim Festivities at Nehar Shalom
Sunday February 28th – Skills Share – Purim Edition!
Wednesday March 3rd - Housing Justice Legislative Action Meeting
Friday March 5th – Shabbat Services and Potluck
Saturday March 6th – Gragger! Noisemaker! – Celebrating Economic Justice! The Workmen’s Circle’s Third Annual Radical Purim Party
Sunday Martch 7th – Kol Meeting
Sunday March 7th – 2nd ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING!
Save the Date:
Thursday March 18th – 10th Annual Labor Seder
Saturday March 20th – Lucy Stone Organizing Training: Standing on the Side of Love (hosted by The Lucy Stone Cooperative in collaboration with JPNDC, City Life/Vida Urbana, and Moishe/Kavod House)
Tuesday March 30th – Moishe/Kavod 2nd Night Passover Seder – want to help plan the Seder? please e-mail Alix at azamansk@gmail.com