Finding a Gamechanger for Global Shabbat

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1	Gamechanger Guest Type	Organization Name	Brief Description/Mission	Contact Information	Locations	Other Helpful Info
2	Muslim Community Groups	Muslim American Society	A nonprofit organization that describes itself as a dynamic charitable, religious, social, cultural, and educational, organization that seeks to better the individual and in turn, the greater society by imparting Islamic knowledge, promoting community service, engaging in political activism, and much more.	MAS PACE: pace@muslimamericansociety.org, http://www.maspace.org/; MAS: 1206 Apollo Road, #851255, Richardson, TX 75085, (800) MAS-2166, http://www.muslimamericansociety.org/	Chapters in Washington, Oregon, California, Arizona, Colorado, North Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts	There are three departments: MAS Tarbiya, MAS Youth, and MAS Pace; I recommend going through MAS PACE because it is the Public Affairs and Civil Engagement department
3		Council on American-Islamic Relations	CAIR has worked to promote a positive image of Islam and Muslims in America. Through media relations, government relations, education and advocacy, CAIR puts forth an Islamic perspective to ensure the Muslim voice is represented. In offering this perspective, CAIR seeks to empower the American Muslim community and encourage their participation in political and social activism.	go to http://www.cair.com/publications/request-a-speaker.html to fill out a speaker request form	Headquarters in DC, chapters in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Washington	Incredibly focused on Interfaith relations, makes it a huge point on their website that they emphasize protecting people of all faiths and working with groups of all faiths
4		Islamic Network Group (ING)	An Islamic organization dedicated solely to facilitating discussions between groups of different faiths in order for people to reevaluate their biases and gain mutual respect for one another	go to ing.org and press the "schedule a panel or presentation" tab, and go to "civic, community, and faith-based groups." From there you simply fill out a form	All over the United States	You can choose whether you want to schedule aninterfaith panel or simply just a speaker under the "Civic, Community, and Faith-Based Groups" tab. Try and schedule at least two weeks in advance.
5	Christian Community Groups	Interfaith Alliance	Interfaith Alliance has partnered with people of a wide-range of faith traditions to ensure that no federal law or policy stands in the way of a person practicing the tenets of their own faith	email jkeller@interfaithalliance.org and Jay will help you out	Available in most states in the US; to check, look at this map: http://interfaithalliance.org/make-a-difference/local-affiliates/
6	Christian Community Groups	Catholic Relief Services	Their mission is to assist impoverished and disadvantaged people overseas, working in the spirit of Catholic social teaching to promote the sacredness of human life and the dignity of the human person. Although our mission is rooted in the Catholic faith, our operations serve people based solely on need, regardless of their race, religion or ethnicity.	Fill out the form on this link (https://www.crs.org/get-involved/participate/crs-clergy-outreach/global-fellows/invite-speaker) to invite a speaker	They have regional offices in the United States, but they also have offices in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and the Caribbean	The link for a speaker will ask which parish you belong to and which kind of church programming you want a speaker for--just click other and explain that we are a Jewish organization that highlights interfaith relations, and you are interested in showing your teens a broader view so they will be more well-rounded
7	Jewish Community Groups	Jewish Speakers' Bureau	A group created to help connect speakers to communities in need around the world; has quality Jewish speakers representing many different walks of life	Read through the speakers on this link (https://www.jewishspeakersbureau.com/speakers) and click on one you like, where you can apply to have that speaker come to you
8	Major Refugee and Genocide Groups	International Rescue Committee	The IRC responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. The website has all sorts of tools and resources for how to help refugees all around to world, and how to respond to today's top emergencies	Media Center email (for information and interviews): communications@rescue.org; Policy and Advocacy: International Rescue Committee, 1730 M Street, NW, Suite 505, Washington, DC 20036; Tel: +1 202 822-0166; International Headquarters: International Rescue Committee, 122 East 42nd Street, New York, New York 10168-1289, USA; Phone: + 1 212 551 3000	Europe (Germany, Greece, and Serbia), US (Abilene TX, Atlanta GA, Baltimore MD, Boise ID, Charlottesville VA, Dallas TX, Denver CO, Elizabeth NJ, Garden City KS, Los Angeles CA, Miami FL, Midland TX, Missoula MT, New York NY, Oakland CA, Phoenix AZ, Richmond VA, Sacramento CA, Salt Lake City UT, San Diego CA, San Jose CA, Seattle WA, Silver Spring MA, Tallahassee FL, Tucson AZ, Turlock CA, and Wichita KS)
9	Major Refugee and Genocide Groups	World Without Genocide	World Without Genocide works to protect innocent people around the world; prevent genocide by combating racism and prejudice; advocate for the prosecution of perpetrators; and remember those whose lives and cultures have been destroyed by violence.	Go to http://worldwithoutgenocide.org/events-and-programs/speakers-bureau for a list of topics that their speakers cover, and at the bottom of the page there is a hyperlink to a speakers' request form to fill out.		This organization is perfect for your Global Shabbat because it is specifically set up to help you get speakers that talk about such interesting and important topics, read through the list of topics in the speakers' bureau for a plethora of interesting talks!
10	IDF Groups	Friends of the IDF	Their mission is to offer educational, cultural, recreational, and social services programs and facilities that provide hope, purpose, and life-changing support for the soldiers who protect Israel and Jews worldwide.	(212) 244-3118, fidf@fidf.org	In most regions/states in the US
11	Israeli Relations Organizations	The Israeli Embassy	The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Israel formulates, implements and presents foreign policy of the Israeli government; the Embassy in turn works to present those policies to different countries' governments. Thereby the Embassy acts as a liaison to strengthen the ties between the two governments.	Go to http://embassies.gov.il/ and select your continent and location within the continent. Under most of the pages for the location you choose is a tab that says "Speaker's Guide" where you can find an interesting speaker. Additionally, there is a tab on that same page that says "Israeli Speakers" and has speakers organized by their topics	Available in every continent (except Antarctica)
12	Civil Rights Movement Groups	NAACP	The mission of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate race-based discrimination.	Email vgoode@NAACPnet.org, interim director over education programs, directly with a formal email asking for help finding a speaker	Every state nationwide
13		Black Lives Matter	A social advocacy group dedicated to work for the validity of black life by responding to the virulent anti-Black racism that permeates today's society	go to http://blacklivesmatter.com/ and press the "get involved" tab. From there, go to "locate a chapter" and find one near you to contact	Pretty much every state in the US and Toronto, Canada
14		American Civil Liberties Union	ACLU considers themselves as our nation’s guardian of liberty, working in courts, legislatures, and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties that the Constitution and the laws of the United States guarantee everyone in this country.	please email your request to events@aclu.org with a description of your event, date, and location	All 50 states, plus Washington DC and Puerto Rico	Due to demand, they may be unable to send a speaker, but reach out regardless and see if there are any openings
15	Holocaust Survivors	Kavod	Founded by two BBYO alumni who can help connect communities with local survivors, and also takes donations from individuals/chapters interested in supporting survivors in need	Email or call 901-831-0684, amy.kavod@gmail.com about connecting with survivors in your community	based in Memphis, TN but open to aid for Survivors anywhere in the country
16	Holocaust Survivors	United States Holocaust Memorial Museum	The website of the United States National Holocaust Museum in Washington, DC. It has helpful history lessons and information, but can also set you up with a survivor to come speak at an event	e-mail speakersbureau@ushmm.org to request the Museum to arrange for a survivor to speak at venues locally, across the country, and abroad	Survivors can be sent to any country, according to the website!	The muesum has a whole tab on how to host a holocaust survivor, which you can see if you go to this link: https://www.ushmm.org/remember/office-of-survivor-affairs/speakers-bureau
17	LGBTQIA Groups	SOJOURN	A Jewish resource network for gender and sexual diversity, which helps communities across the US's South learn how to advocate for LGBTQIA rights	The Philip Rush Center, 1530 Dekalb Ave., Suite A, Atlanta, GA, 30307; (404) 275-4637; info@sojourngsd.org	South, based in Atlanta but also offering programs in Birmingham, flexible so would likely be able to get pretty much anywhere in the Southeast
18	Homelessness Organizations	National Coalition for the Homeless	A national network of people who are currently experiencing or who have experienced homelessness, activists and advocates, community-based and faith-based service providers, and others committed to preventing and ending homelessness while ensuring the immediate needs of those experiencing homelessness are met and their civil rights protected.	Go to http://nationalhomeless.org/ and click on the "taking action" drop down menu, where there is a tab that says "request a speaker"	Available in most states, but most popular is in DC metro area
19	Education Reform Organizations	Center for Education Reform	Their mission is to expand educational opportunities that lead to improved economic outcomes for all Americans, particularly our youth, ensuring that the conditions are ripe for innovation, freedom and flexibility throughout U.S. education.	email Nick Paige at nick@edreform.com	Nationwide
20	Mental Health Organizations	Active Minds	The leading nonprofit organization that empowers students to speak openly about mental health in order to educate others and encourage help-seeking by developing and supporting chapters of a student-run mental health awareness, education, and advocacy groups on campuses nationwide.	Go to http://www.activeminds.org/our-programming/active-minds-speakers-bureau, find a speaker that sounds beneficial for your shabbat, and at the bottom of the speaker's bio there's a button that says "Book (name)"	There are 434 chapters across the US, Canada, African, Australia, Cyprus, and Ecuador, with speakers all over the world	Their ideal timeframe for booking a speaker is 8-12 weeks beforehand but are very understanding of it is less time than that, they have worked with organizations that have booked only a month in advance before.
21	Criminal Justice Organizations	National Juvenile Justice Network	The NJJN leads a movement of state-based juvenile justice reform organizations and alumni of its Youth Justice Leadership Institute to fight for a fairer youth justice system that’s appropriate for youth and their families. NJJN advocates for policies and practices that treat youth in trouble with the law with dignity and humanity and which strengthen them, their families and their communities.	email Sarah Bryer <bryer@njjn.org> and/or Alyson Clements <clements@njjn.org> to help set you up with a speaker, or go to http://www.njjn.org/our-members/ to find a chapter in your state	Available in 44 states (excluding Hawaii, Alaska, Vermont, North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, and Idaho)
22	Hurricane Relief Groups	Convoy of Hope	A faith-based group focused on mobilizing volunteers to help with hurricane relief	go to www.convoyofhope.org/speakers/ and at the top right, there is a "request a speaker" button	They have both domestic and international volunteer groups, so they can be found all over the world	Although this is a faith group, they are focused on helping whoever they can and connecting with groups of many faiths--contacting them as a speaker would be beneficial in talking about both hurricane relief and inter-faith relations. Additionally, they typically like for you to book six months in advance but can work with last minute bookings as well.
23	Other Changemakers	Speakers for Change	A group that connects you to speakers involved in social change, primarily in addiction treatment, criminal justice, education, first responders, and more	Go to http://speakersforchange.org/, click on a topic that you want your global shabbat crowd to hear about, and book a speaker through the website
24	Other Changemakers	Big Speak	A website that helps connect you to all kinds of speakers, including celebrities, in any subject you choose	Go to https://www.bigspeak.com/ and click on menu; from there you can select your topic, find a speaker, and apply to have him/her come to your event	Worldwide	The speakers on this list are extensive and celebrity studded, but definitely much better for bigger events because the speakers can be quite expensive. Additionally, they say it is easiest to request a speaker 4-6 months in advance but can work with many last minute requests, even as close to a request a week in advance.
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