UUs for Justice in the Middle East is pleased to announce that the Rev. DL Helfer is now a member of the UUJME board.

DL was the main proposer of the Action of Immediate Witness: Solidarity with Palestinians that we worked in coalition to pass at the UUA General Assembly in June 2024. They have also been an integral part of the wonderful UU Vigils for Gaza that are produced by Diverse Revolutionary UU Multicultural Ministries (DRUUMM). You can view the recorded vigils at DRUUMM - BIPOC Unitarian Universalist Ministries - YouTube.

Rev. DL Helfer is non-binary, and in general avoids boxes which trap them into "this" or "that." Instead, they search for possibility, for deeper truths, and share those glimmers of possibility with others. DL is also a licensed social worker working with transgender and gender diverse children and youth. Rev. DL hails from Southern California but now calls Providence, RI home. They share that home with their beloved partner and two overzealous cats.

DL's entry into Palestinian Solidarity has roots in their late mother's social activism but was fostered by their partner's longtime Palestinian Solidarity activism with Jewish Voice for Peace. As a Jewish UU, DL hopes, believes, and is driven by a belief in collective liberation. DL identifies as a Community Minister.