InCritical Issues: Social Justice
Global Torah: Season 2, Mini-Episode — The Boundaries of Our Town
Our tradition teaches that we should prioritize “the poor of our town” before reaching beyond our own city limits. But in a world where an…
Social Justice
InCritical Issues: Social Justice
Global Torah: Season 2, Episode 5 — Why is this Year Different Than All Other Years? Talking Global in 2017
How do we prioritize global challenges at a moment in which our communities may be more internally focused or polarized? How do we conduct inclusive…
InCritical Issues: Social Justice
Global Torah: Season 2, Episode 4 — Disaster Relief and Beyond
In the immediate wake of a natural disaster – like a monsoon or an earthquake – the Jewish community often jumps into action, mobilizing resources…
InCritical Issues: Social Justice
Global Torah: Season 2, Episode 3 — Encountering the Other: A Mother-Son Dialogue
When it comes to both study and social action, the exchange of insights and experiences between generations can be extremely valuable – and often extremely…
InCritical Issues: Social Justice
Global Torah: Season 2, Episode 2 — The Spiritual Power of Solar
How do our conversations about text inform our pursuits as drivers of global justice? What does our tradition have to say about some of the…
InCritical Issues: Social Justice
Global Torah: Season 2, Episode 1 — Jews, Justice and Global Giving
Though there’s very little most Jews agree upon, tzedaka- charitable giving – is widely accepted among Jews of all stripes to be a core Jewish…
InCritical Issues: Social Justice
Global Torah: Season 2, Mini-Episode — Be an Upstander
“We need to create a lasting movement… How can we be not just bystanders but upstanders – to make ‘never again’ more than an empty…
InCritical Issues: Social Justice
Global Torah: Episode 5 – Strangers in Strange Lands
Feeling like strangers or outsiders isn’t a new experience for the Jewish people. But when it comes to spending time in the developing world,…
InCritical Issues: Social Justice
Global Torah: Episode 4 – Do Motives Matter?
What are the myriad of motives that bring us as Jews to serve global communities in need? Do our motives have to be “pure”? Are…