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Focus: Immigration and Refugees
Our nation is deeply divided politically and it has become very personal. Family members have stopped speaking over political differences. Our tradition offers a creative alternative path. The Jewish model of machloket l’shem shamayim/an argument for the sake of heaven is a way for people to disagree passionately in an atmosphere of mutual respect. In this series, we aim to apply this ancient Jewish method to the current American political divide. Through personal storytelling, role playing exercises, and in depth analysis of classical Jewish texts, we will be exploring the key Jewish and American ethical values that underlie the full range of political positions on the issues of immigration and refugees.Among the questions we will consider:
Come join us for a thoughtful and mind-expanding series!
Opening Session, with Rabbi Amy Eilberg: Sunday, October 22 • Dinner: 5:00 PM, Session: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Five Wednesday Night Sessions, with Rabbi Rosenbaum, Dr. Mark Jones, and John Hale: Wednesdays, November 1, 8, 15, 29 & December 6, Dinner: 6:15 PM, Session: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Fee: $150 for the series (including all dinners)
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