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Lag BaOmer

May 16, 2025

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3 Ways to Encourage Safe Dialogue at Home 👇 Ta

3 Ways to Encourage Safe Dialogue at Home 👇

Talking about controversial, charged or triggering topics is difficult anywhere, but that can be especially true at home, where we're the most vulnerable.

Here are 3 ways to discuss topics you care about WITHOUT prompting arguments or tense words:

1️⃣ Set ground rules

Start by stating that no matter what you believe, you respect others' views and opinions. It's always okay to ask for clarification before sharing your opinion, and/or speak up if something is unclear.

2️⃣ Practice active listening

Use mindfulness techniques like box breathing to stay fully present and engaged. This will create a safe and supportive environment for dialogue.

3️⃣ Ask questions

Show that you're interested and paying attention, but allow the other person to answer and take the lead. You can always ask questions to come from a place of understanding instead of judgment.

What else are we missing? Drop your ideas in the comments 👇

And share this post with someone it could help 🩷

#SafeDialogue #ToughConversations #SpeakYourValues #Communication #HealthyBoundaries #CommunityCalls

Throwback to our wonderful evening celebrating AAP

Throwback to our wonderful evening celebrating AAPI + Jewish Heritage!

In May, we gathered at the Korean Community Center to enjoy a celebration of both AAPI and Jewish culture.

May is both Jewish American Heritage Month & Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

There were 5 cultural performances by the Kaplen JCC Dance Team, the Kaplen JCC Youth Choir, and traditional Indian, Korean and Chinese dance groups.

Performances were followed by small group discussions.

All-in-all, the night was a beautiful testament to the power of community.

We learned, laughed, and grew in cultural awareness together.

Can't wait for the next one! 💙

#CommunityCalls #BergenCounty #BergenCountyNJ #CommunityOverEverything #CollectiveCare #InvestInCommunity #SupportEachOther #AAPI #JewishHeritageMonth #AAPIHeritageMonth @kaplenjcc @kcc_nj_us

OUR VALUES 👇 We connect people and amplify the

OUR VALUES 👇

We connect people and amplify their voices to impact change.

We enable diverse groups to listen, learn and take action together.

We inspire essential shifts to advance justice in our community.

...and the key word here is WE.

If you want to live by these values, too, then join us!

Our community doors are wide open for you to:

💙 Attend Community Calls-hosted events
💙 Attend our partners' events
💙 Join as a partner (non-profits + faith-based orgs)
💙 Follow along right here on social!

👉 Like & share this post to amplify our community call.

#CommunityCalls #BergenCounty #BergenCountyNJ #CommunityOverEverything #CollectiveCare #InvestInCommunity #SupportEachOther

Get to know your neighbors at The Korean Community

Get to know your neighbors at The Korean Community Center! ☀️

✨ THE MISSION ✨

The KCC’s Mission is to promote healthy and independent living for all ages and to integrate the people with #KoreanHeritage into the greater community through culture & education, outreach, health & social services, and civic advocacy.

✨ THE VISION ✨

The KCC’s Vision is to provide practical tools and assistance for Korean immigrants to overcome their language and cultural barriers, and to preserve and promote Korean cultural heritage and social identity through #selfempowerment and a spirit of participation and giving while building bridges to American Society.

➡️ Let's give a warm hello to our friends at the KCC in the comments!

To learn more & get involved, visit kccus.org - link in bio 💙

#CommunityCalls #BergenCounty #BergenCountyNJ #CommunityOverEverything #CollectiveCare #InvestInCommunity #SupportEachOther #KoreanCommunityCenter @kcc_nj_us

💭 Thoughts... "The heart of justice is truth t

💭 Thoughts...

"The heart of justice is truth telling, seeing ourselves and the world the way it is rather than the way we want it to be." – bell hooks, African American feminist, educator, activist & writer⁣

What does this quote mean to you?

We'll go first:

💙 Truth doesn't have to be "good" or "bad;" it just *is*.
💙 More voices = more truths. More truths = more perspectives. More perspectives = more effective justice work.

Your turn! Fill in the blank:

To me, this quote means _______.

Drop your answer in the comments. 💙

#CommunityCalls #BergenCounty #BergenCountyNJ #CommunityOverEverything #CollectiveCare #InvestInCommunity #SupportEachOther #BellHooks

🍁 SEPTEMBER EVENTS 🍁 Check out our upcoming

🍁 SEPTEMBER EVENTS 🍁

Check out our upcoming partner events and volunteer opportunities this month!

🍁 9/8: Kaplen JCC Open House - 10am to 1pm. More info at link in bio.

🍁 9/13-9/14: Cresskill United Congressional Church White Elephant - 9am-2pm. More information at link in bio.

🍁 Ongoing: Garfield Community Pantry is recruiting volunteers! Sign up at forms.office.com/r/rivqCLyCue.

Attending or volunteering? Comment below & tag a friend to join you! 👇

#CommunityCalls #BergenCounty #BergenCountyNJ #CommunityOverEverything #CollectiveCare #InvestInCommunity #SupportEachOther

Volunteers needed! The Garfield Unity Pantry offe

Volunteers needed!

The Garfield Unity Pantry offers amazing resources to individuals and families throughout Bergen County and Passaic Counties who are experiencing food insecurity. And they're looking for volunteers!

Fill out their volunteer sign-up form (LINK IN BIO) to express your interest in volunteering at the Garfield Unity Pantry. After you register, watch for more information from the Garfield Unity Pantry email.

#Volunteering #BergenCounty #NewJersey #CommunityCalls #GarfieldUnityPantry

Community Calls is a COALITION of human-first orga

Community Calls is a COALITION of human-first organizations working to build stronger community ties.

So this is our CALL to new partners!

IF YOU ARE:

🌟 A leader of a faith-based or community-based organization
🌟 Local to Bergen County, NJ
🌟 & Involved in community outreach & partnerships

AND YOU WANT:

💙 More interfaith and inter-community dialogue
💙 Expanded connection to people outside your membership
💙 & More participation in your events

Then we'd love to talk to you! Joining our coalition is completely free, and it opens up lots of doors to connection and community.

We're stronger together, so let's work together. Less exclusivity means more meaningful connection.

Email hello@communitycalls.com to start the conversation. ✨

#CommunityCalls #BergenCounty #BergenCountyNJ #CommunityOverEverything #CollectiveCare #InvestInCommunity #SupportEachOther

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