Feb. 8 @ Noon – Guest Speaker: Dr. Elliot Ratzman (Earlham College)

Jewish Ethics and Seeking Justice: Text Study for Difficult Times

What does the Jewish tradition have to say about war and peace, racism and anti-racism? Is there an ethic for reading sacred texts? In this interactive workshop, we look at the ways in which Torah texts have been both weaponized for war, slavery, and colonialization and mobilized for peace, freedom, and liberation. Can the tradition help us think clearly about our responsibilities and acting for justice?

Dr. Elliot Ratzman (Earlham College) who teaches courses on religion, social ethics, and politics, has been a practitioner of mussar — a Jewish ethical discipline for over a decade. He has been active with social and racial justice movements, including projects for coexistence in Israel/Palestine.

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**DURING LUNCH HOUR** -12 p.m.-1 p.m. (We will be providing lunch)

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