CAIR-Philadelphia mourns the passing of Rabbi Arthur Ocean Waskow, a steadfast friend, partner, and moral voice for justice. His life’s work embodied the courage to speak truth, the compassion to build bridges, and the faith to envision a world transformed by love and equity.
We are deeply grateful for Rabbi Arthur’s unwavering support and his leadership in movements that demanded not only reform, but radical change—change rooted in dignity, solidarity, and shared humanity. His memory will continue to inspire all who strive for a just and compassionate world.
We send our condolences to Rabbi Phyllis Berman and the Shalom Center community; may his legacy be a charge to continue the work he so boldly advanced.
— The Council on American-Islamic Relations, Philadelphia Chapter
The funeral will be held on Wednesday October 22, 2025, at 12pm ET at Mishkan Shalom in Philadelphia (4101 Freeland Ave). Limited parking is available; please carpool. The service will be streamed on Zoom. For additional details and to make a gift in honor of Rabbi Arthur please visit theshalomcenter.org
