The Auburn Web site is rich with resources to help you teach and preach and stay current with all that is happening in religious news for the week of July 12th. This week the Jewish calendar turns to Tish’a B’Av which commemorates the destruction of the first and second Temples in ancient Israel. It is also a time of mourning around other tragedies to Jewish people. Here’s how Auburn’s resources can strengthen your message to trouble the waters and heal the world.

Documentary Resource We suggest using this powerful documentary, Hiding and Seeking, as a teaching moment during these weeks of mourning and mindfulness of Tish’a B’Av. Hiding and Seeking is one family’s journey to understand the horror of the Holocaust.
* To find out more about Hiding and Seeking, click here.
* To learn more about this moment in the Jewish calendar click here.

Auburn Religious Leader Each week Auburn tracks religious voices who are bridging religious divides, building community and pursuing justice. Meet Farah Harman, a young Muslim leader who is learning strategies to respond to today’s biggest challenges through her Face to Face training. Be inspired by her story by clicking here. Hear more inspiring stories from Face to Face leaders by clicking here.

Auburn is always tracking justice movements that are seeking the help and support of more voices to create effective change. Poverty, eco-justice, immigration – follow this link to learn more about the places your community of faith can help.

Looking ahead Start your planning now for National Parents Day and the celebration of the Islamic Games. Click here to learn more about National Parents Day and here to learn more about this year’s Islamic Games held in Michigan.

Looking for more ideas to help your religious community? Click here to contact Auburn’s Associate for Media and Education, the Rev. Kellie Anderson-Picallo.