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The 2025 Award for Social Justice in Action

  • Leo Baeck Temple 1300 North Sepulveda Boulevard Los Angeles, CA, 90049 United States (map)

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Event Details:

OUR DAY-LONG CELEBRATION
Sunday, January 4, 2026

Please join us for an evening of
inspiration and hope honoring

STEVE KERR

NBA Champion, Olympic Gold Medalist and
Golden State Warriors Head Coach

A dedicated advocate for social justice, educational opportunities, and academic freedom, Steve inspires change far beyond the game of basketball.

We will also introduce the work of our
2025 Social Justice Fellows

Carlos Alarcón 
Immigrant rights and health equity advocate leading California’s Health4All campaign

Jonathan Butler 
Faith leader and sociologist advancing health equity and social justice in San Francisco

Nadav David
Organizer working beyond racial capitalism and violence toward collective safety and dignity

Alana Hassanein 
Educator and activist advancing education justice and interfaith community leadership

Mohsen Mahdawi
Palestinian-born activist and scholar bridging faith, dialogue, and human rights advocacy


1:00–3:00 p.m. 
Symposium

Prior to the Evening Program, join us for an afternoon Symposium featuring the 2025 Fellows and their remarkable work

6:00 p.m. 
Cocktail Reception

7:00 p.m.
Evening Program  


Leo Baeck Temple
1300 N. Sepulveda Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90049