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"Reb Zalman" is the founder of the Jewish Renewal Movement and Rabbinic Chair/ ALEPH - Alliance for Jewish Renewal, Professor Emeritus of Religion/ Temple University and Director of the Center for Engaged Spirituality/ Naropa University |
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To Whom it May Concern,
Brakhot w'shalom: I was recently made aware
of the great Mitzvah [blessing] work of Jane Davis
and HOPE-HOWSE. I was enthusiastic about the compassionate
caring she brings to people who seem to use their
imprisonment for deep T'shuvah [return to light]
work. When I visit prisons it is usually the result of a
correspondence with an inmate who seeks spiritual help. But
Jane is proactive. Each time a compassionate
act for a prisoner is made, the chances of recidivism are
reduced. It becomes not only a societal form of Tikkun Olam
[healing the world] but also one of real personal
rehabilitation. Jane walks in the human spirit where few
dare to go. Her "clientele" includes people who were
rapists, serial killers, pedophiles, gang kids, and even
Rabbis and Priests. She knows how to contact the true and
sacred core of these individuals and is willing to help
wherever she is called. Please read some of the
material enclosed and treat it as the sacred opportunity to
do a mitzvah [blessed deed] for people who need
encouragement. Please familiarize yourself with her work.
Your heart will bless her and you will be moved to support
it financially, spiritually and in any way you
can. Invite her to speak.
Invite her to do a workshop. Invite her to open hearts and
minds. I pray that your Mitzvah
will be rewarded with the blessings you wish for and
remain Sincerely, Reb Zalman |