A Nation’s Sanity Held Hostage–Why Bringing the Hostages Home is Crucial for the Rehabilitation of Israeli Society
2025-05-27 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Halifax) | https://awiderbridge.org/event/a-nations-sanity-held-hostage-why-bringing-the-hostages-home-is-crucial-for-the-rehabilitation-of-israeli-society/
Join us for this important learning opportunity as we hear from Israeli leaders on the ground about how bringing the hostages home brings us all one step closer to mental wellness and safety.
There is nothing “post” about Israelis’ trauma. Each day that the 58 remaining hostages are kept in Hamas captivity, the mental health toll on each hostage, the released hostages, their families, and the entire nation of Israel increases.
Releasing all of the hostages is one step towards releasing Israelis from the daily mental anguish of waiting for the remaining 58 hostages to return.
During this learning opportunity with Bo’u, we’ll learn from Israeli experts about how Israelis build resilience even amidst ongoing trauma. The Bo’u initiative was born in November 2024, almost spontaneously, in response to a grassroots need to raise awareness and promote public activism around the urgency of bringing the hostages home, protecting Israeli society, and addressing the broader implications for the Jewish people in Israel and the diaspora.
Their goal is simple: To assist in bringing back all the hostages through an agreement, as soon as possible.
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Learn more about The Bo’u initiative: https://www.freeusnow.co.il/en
Event Speakers
Dr. Amir Blumenfeld Pediatric surgeon and Lt. Col. (res.), former Head of the Trauma Branch in the Israeli Medical Corps. Dr. Blumenfeld has worked extensively on the medical assessment of hostages through the Hostages’ Families Forum, and later during reserve duty, where he authored the official protocol for the return of hostages. Dr. Blumenfeld has conducted research on the physical and mental impact of tunnel captivity and is a frequent media commentator on the subject. In November 2024, he founded Bo-u (“Let’s Save Them and Us”), a civil initiative to raise awareness of the hostages’ plight and mobilize Israeli public support.
Prof. Shira Yalon-Chamovitz is Dean of the Faculty of Health Professions at Ono Academic College. An Occupational Therapist and Service Accessibility expert, Prof. Yalon-Chamovitz is known as an academic leader, researcher, and social activist. She is widely recognized for her contributions to inclusive education and accessibility research, especially for people with cognitive disabilities. Since the October 7th terror attack, Prof. Yalon-Chamovitz has been an active and vocal advocate for the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza. Through Bo-u (“Let’s save them and us”), she has been combining her professional voice and personal commitment to human rights in efforts to raise awareness and mobilize public action for the immediate release of all hostages.

Nadav Rudaeff (in the photo, holding the microphone), 37, interior designer, born and raised in Kibbutz Nir-Yizhak which is located 3km from the Gaza Strip.
Since October 7th Nadav’s “job” is to tell his father’s story and his part in the fight to bring home the people that have been taken hostage by Hamas.
Nadav’s father – Lior Rudaeff, a 61 year old, was a volunteer at heart.
For over 40 years he volunteered as a member of the first responders team of the Kibbutz.
He was a volunteer medic and an ambulance driver at Magen David Adom for more than 20 years, and if anyone needed any help with anything you could count on him to be there with a solution.
That’s also what happened on October 7th: When Lior heard the alarms and gun firing at the distance he left Yaffa, his wife of 38 years, at their home safe room and went out to see if he could be of any help.
In the meantime, Ben, Lior’s youngest son was at the Nova festival running for his life.
Luckily, Ben managed to escape unharmed.
On May 7th, 7 months after October 7th, Lior’s family got the official notice that Lior was killed in battle and his body was taken hostage.
His body is held in Gaza till this day.

The Transgender Community in Israel
2025-06-08 11:00 - 12:00 UTC
Join Sha’ar Zahav and co-sponsor, A Wider Bridge, in a 75-minute Zoom presentation and discussion with a diverse group of Israel leaders of Israel’s Transgender community.
Moderator: Arthur Slepian (Founder of A Wider Bridge, past President of Sha’ar Zahav and immediate past Chair of the Bay Area Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund
Panelists:
Linor Abergel, CEO and Founder of the Israeli Transgender Association, the only Israeli organization dedicated exclusively to Trans women, focusing on geographical and social peripheries, conservative families, Mizrachi, Ethiopian and Arab communities, and elderly Trans women.
Merav Livni Keish, CEO of Brit HaLeviyot (The Lionesses’ Alliance), serving families of Transgender and gender-diverse children, currently consisting of over 400 families.
Ariel Alvarez-Pereyre, a writer, musician and trans activist whose first book is about love, faith and the journey toward authentic relationship. Ariel lives in Southern Israel near the ongoing war and actively works on staying well in difficult times.
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A Recipe for A Proud Jew: An LGBTQ Jewish Virtual Cooking Event with Chef Ayelet Latovitch
2025-06-09 10:30 - 11:30 UTC | https://awiderbridge.org/event/a-recipe-for-a-proud-jew-an-lgbtq-jewish-virtual-cooking-event-with-chef-ayelet-latovitch/
Join Chef Ayelet live from her kitchen in Tel Aviv as she teaches us how to make simple dishes to nourish our bodies and neshamot (souls)
A proud Tel Avivian with Persian Mizrahi roots, Chef Ayelet brings her full self to the kitchen, and invites you to do the same as we connect through cooking. While Chef Ayelet cooks, her wife works the camera, adding tidbits, humor and maybe even making an appearance in front of the camera if we’re lucky…
Recipes will be emailed to registrants at least 48 hours prior to the event, and the recording will be available afterwards.
Join us for this chance to celebrate Jewish LGBTQ culture across continents and cuisines.
Co-sponsors: IPF Atid, Consulate General of Israel to the Pacific Northwest
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Ayelet’s photo credit: Haim Yosef

Judaism and LGBTQ+ Identity with Rabbi Eger
2025-06-16 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax)
Rabbi Eger teaches us how to use Jewish sacred texts to advocate for substantive change in Judaism toward LGBTQ+ inclusion and celebration.
In this session, Rabbi Eger addresses critical questions like:

What do our core Jewish texts say about LGBTQ+ love and relationships?
How has religion historically been weaponized against queer people?
Why does it matter?
Is there space for queer Jews in Judaism?
How do we practice concepts like Btzelem Elohim or seeing G-D in each of us?
What does it mean to actualize social justice in today’s world?

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A Wider Bridge is proud to co-sponsor this event organized by LAASOK, the Liberal Beit Midrash, in addition to other co-sponsors: CCAR Press, the Central Conference of American Rabbis, Central Synagogue, Dayenu: A Jewish Call to Climate Action, Keeping it Sacred, Kirva, Temple Israel of Greater Miami, Temple of Israel in Wilmington, North Carolina, Tzedek Box, and the the Union for Reform Judaism.
This program is part of the “Social Justice in our Texts” Study Series. Click here for more information.

Why Queer Inclusion Matters in Judaism
2025-08-27 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Halifax)
Let’s explore why queer inclusion matters in Judaism. Rabbi Nikki DeBlosi, Ph.D., combines Jewish text, queer theory, and personal experience to address how issues of gender, sex, and sexuality affect us, our communities, and our Judaism.
Wednesday, August 27 at Noon ET / 3pm PT
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Co-sponsored by LAASOK, the Union for Reform Judaism and A Wider Bridge.

Social Justice in our Texts: Jewish Wisdom for Building a Better World
2025-09-15 08:00 - 15:00 UTC
A Monthly Study Series
Poverty. Climate change. Racial justice. LGBTQ+ inclusion. Human rights. Tikkun Olam.
What does Judaism teach us about creating a just society?
Throughout this year, join us to take a monthly, one-hour “study break” to learn about an aspect of social justice in Jewish texts.
Human Rights, Jewish Roots with Rabbi Gabriel Kanter-Webber
September 15 at 3pm ET / 12pm PT
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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, drafted in 1948 by French Jewish jurist René Cassin, laid out a vision for dignity and freedom for all people. But long before the United Nations, Jewish tradition was already wrestling with many of the same ideas. In this session, we’ll explore how biblical and rabbinic texts speak to the principles behind the Declaration. Together we’ll ask: How deeply are human rights rooted in Jewish wisdom?

This program is organized by Laasok: The Liberal Beit MIdrash, and co-sponsored by: A Wider Bridge, AMMUD: Jews of Color Torah Academy, Central Synagogue, Congregation B’nai Israel in Little Rock, Arkansas, Congregation Shaarey Zedek in East Lansing, Michigan, Congregation Shir Chadash of the Hudson Valley, Keshet, Kirva Institute, Temple Sholom in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, and Tzedek Box.
This program is part of the “Social Justice in our Texts” Study Series.
Free and open to all. Register at laasok.org/current-offerings/#justice

Ancestral Allyship AWB Author Chat with Rabbi Mike Moskowitz
2025-09-16 14:00 - 15:00 UTC
Join A Wider Bridge in conversation with Rabbi Mike Moskowitz, Scholar-in-Residence for Trans and Queer Jewish Studies at Congregation Beit Simchat Torah, the world’s largest LGBTQ+ congregation, located in New York City on his latest book Ancestral Allyship. He is simultaneously a deeply traditional and radically progressive LGBTQ+ advocate.
Tuesday, September 16 at 2pm (Eastern)
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His three ordinations from Ultra-Orthodox yeshivas enable him to reach communities others cannot, helping them navigate traditional values while fostering acceptance and understanding, and providing authoritative Halakhic guidance that embraces LGBTQ+ people.
In Ancestral Allyship, he explores the weekly Torah parsha as a practice of allyship – a response by someone of privilege to the oppression or affliction of another. Allyship is necessary only when the unity of our humanity has already broken down. In the Jewish tradition, we are obligated to prevent this breakdown proactively. When we attach ourselves to God’s expectations of ethical living, cleaving to an ideal way of being, we strive to create a world free from all forms of dehumanization. This book, rooted in the knowledge that how we treat each other defines our religious identity, helps us to move closer toward it.
About Rabbi Mike Moskowitz
Rabbi Mike Moskowitz is the Scholar-in-Residence for Trans and Queer Jewish Studies at Congregation Beit Simchat Torah, the world’s largest LGBTQ+ congregation, located in New York City. He received three Ultra-Orthodox ordinations while learning in the Mir in Jerusalem and in Beth Medrash Govoha in Lakewood, NJ. He is a David Hartman Center Fellow, and Wexner Field Fellow.

AntiSemitism LGBTQ+ Support Group
2025-10-03 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-10 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-17 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-24 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-31 13:00 - 14:00 UTC
A Wider Bridge and Queers Against Antisemitism and Jewish Community Mental Health Initiative (JCMHI) invite you to an Antisemitism LGBTQ+ Support group, providing a special safe space for our community to share, contemplate and support each other during these times where antisemitism is raging even within our own LGBTQ+ community. This group is sponsored by a grant from UJA/NY on 5 consecutive Friday afternoons in October. It will be co-facilitated by Molly Harris, MSW LCSW, CST and Rabbi Denise L. Eger, D.D., PCC
The Dates: October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Time: 1 pm – 2 pm ET on Zoom
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About Molly Harris, MSW, LCSW, CST
Molly is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist with a focus on inclusivity and non-judgmental self-exploration. She received her BA in Psychology from the University of Denver and continued her education obtaining her MSW from the Graduate School of Social Work. Molly specializes in working with struggles related to oppressed identities, hidden disabilities, and societal stigma. She has primarily worked in the field of Eating Disorders and Gender & Sexuality (LGBTQIA+), and she is comfortable with clients, couples, or families facing any struggle. Molly uses an empowerment-focused approach alongside humor, compassion, and validation to help her client(s) identify their needs, challenges, and goals in the therapeutic space. She focuses on collaboration and building an affirming client-therapist relationship. In addition to private practice, Molly conducts workshops, in-service trainings, and consultations to the general public and mental health professionals to help spread knowledge and awareness of gender, sexuality, and body image. Molly also serves as a volunteer support group facilitator through the Jewish Community Mental Health Initiative (JCMHI), providing support for the Jewish community and offering this series in collaboration with JCMHI and A Wider Bridge.
About Rabbi Denise L. Eger, D.D., PCC
Rabbi Denise L. Eger is an international Jewish leader, author, speaker, and activist, known as the first openly LGBTQ person to serve as president of the Central Conference of American Rabbis and the first woman to lead the Southern California Board of Rabbis. Founding Rabbi Emerita of Congregation Kol Ami in West Hollywood, she is the author or editor of 7 Principles for Living Bravely, Mishkan Ga’avah: Where Pride Dwells, and Gender & Religious Leadership: Women Rabbis, Pastors, and Ministers, and has contributed to numerous other works. Named one of the most influential Jews by The Forward and the #1 LGBT Clergy Person by The Huffington Post, she is also a PCC-accredited executive coach who works with clergy, nonprofit leaders, and organizations. Rabbi Eger lives in Austin, Texas, with her wife, Rabbi Dr. Eleanor Steinman, and together they are proud parents and grandparents.

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Social Justice in our Texts: Jewish Wisdom for Building a Better World
2025-10-20 08:00 - 15:00 UTC
This event is part of a Monthly Study Series
Prophetic Voices, Then and Now
With Rabbi Barbara Symons
Monday, October 20 at 3pm ET / Noon PT
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What does it mean to be a prophet? What does prophecy demand of us today? In this session, we’ll sketch a “job description” of a prophet, and explore who the Hebrew prophets were. Then we’ll turn to the week’s Haftarah (prophetic reading)—analyzing the text through the prophet’s lens and then offering alternative voices as we listen carefully for the call to action. This class invites us to hear the prophets anew, and to ask how their message challenges and empowers us.
Anyone who registers for this class will receive a discount code for Rabbi Symons’s book, Prophetic Voices, from the CCAR Press.
This program is organized by Laasok: The Liberal Beit MIdrash, and co-sponsored by: A Wider Bridge, AMMUD: Jews of Color Torah Academy, CCAR Press, the Central Conference of American Rabbis, Central Synagogue, Congregation B’nai Israel in Little Rock, Arkansas, Congregation Shaarey Zedek in East Lansing, Michigan, Congregation Shir Chadash of the Hudson Valley, Keshet, Kirva Institute, Temple B’nai Or in Morristown, New Jersey, Temple Judea in Coral Gables, Temple Sholom in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, Tzedek Box, the Union for Reform Judaism, and the Religious Action Center.
P art of the “Social Justice in our Texts” Study Series.
Free and open to all. Register at laasok.org/current-offerings/#justice

This program is organized by Laasok: The Liberal Beit MIdrash, and co-sponsored by: A Wider Bridge, AMMUD: Jews of Color Torah Academy, Central Synagogue, Congregation B’nai Israel in Little Rock, Arkansas, Congregation Shaarey Zedek in East Lansing, Michigan, Congregation Shir Chadash of the Hudson Valley, Keshet, Kirva Institute, Temple Sholom in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, and Tzedek Box.
This program is part of the “Social Justice in our Texts” Study Series.
Free and open to all. Register at laasok.org/current-offerings/#justice

“The Jews: An Indigenous People:” AWB Author Chat with Ben M. Freeman
2025-10-21 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Halifax)
Join A Wider Bridge in conversation with acclaimed LGBTQ Jewish author and activist, Ben M. Freeman on his latest book. In The Jews: An Indigenous People, the final installment of his seminal Jewish Pride trilogy, Ben takes readers on a powerful journey through 3,000 years of Jewish history. Exploring the origins of Jewish identity and practice and their resonance today, Ben arrives at an academically sound and quite simply logical conclusion: Jews are indigenous to the land of Israel.
Learn from Ben in this engaging session about what it means to be a proud LGBTQ in today’s world, grounded in our shared truth and history.
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Purchase The Jews: An Indigenous People (U.S. Version)
About Ben M. Freeman
Ben is founder of the modern Jewish Pride movement, a leader, public intellectual, and educator. He is the author of the seminal Jewish Pride: Rebuilding a People (2021) and its follow up, Reclaiming our Story: The Pursuit of Jewish Pride (2022). The finale of his Jewish Pride trilogy, The Jews: An Indigenous People, was published in February 2025.
Focusing on Jewish identity and the historical and contemporary Jew-hatred, Ben M. Freeman works to educate, inspire, and empower. As a Holocaust scholar for over fifteen years, he gained prominence during the Corbyn Labour Jew-hate crisis in the UK, quickly establishing himself as one of his generation’s leading Jewish thinkers. Ben was voted number 8 on the inaugural 25 Young ViZionaries list by The Jerusalem Post and JNF-USA. Additionally, he serves as a Jewish Diplomat for the World Jewish Congress and a Research Fellow at the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism Policy.

Queering the Weekly Parsha
2025-10-23 13:15 - 14:15 (America/Halifax)
A Weekly Study Group with Rabbi Nikki DeBlosi, Ph.D.
Thursdays at 1:15pm, starting October 23
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Use discount code AWB15 for 15% off the first month
Queering the Weekly Parsha offers learners of all levels and identities the opportunity to look at the weekly Torah portion through a queer lens. We will explore how the text affirms and challenges folks with queer identities, how our ancestors viewed sexuality, and where we might find inspiration for inclusion. Our sources will include Torah, Jewish literature from various time periods, and LGBTQ+ commentary.
This group will run through September 2026

Jewish LGBTQ Health Providers Coping with Antisemitism Support Group
2025-11-07 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-14 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-21 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-05 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-12 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-19 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Halifax)
A Wider Bridge and Queers Against Antisemitism and Gesher Campus Care invite Jewish LGBTQ Health Care Providers to an Antisemitism LGBTQ+ Support group, providing a special safe space for our LGBTQ health care providers (therapists, social workers, doctors, nurses) to share, contemplate and support each other during these times where antisemitism is raging even within our own LGBTQ+ community. If you have experienced antisemitism in your practice either by colleagues and/or patients or in the workplace or are concerned about it in these times this is a group to gain strength and process together. This is not a group therapy session. This program is sponsored by a grant from UJA/NY.
Registration is limited. This is a 6 session closed group. You must commit to the 6 sessions. Starting on Friday afternoons beginning in November. (Nov. 7, 14, 21 Dec. 5, 12, 19) at 1 pm ET. It will be co-facilitated by Dr. Jessica Zmood, Psy.D and Rabbi Denise L. Eger, D.D., PCC
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About Jessica Zmood, Psy.D.
Dr. Zmood is a New York State Licensed Clinical Psychologist working in private practice in Manhattan since 2010. After receiving a B.A. in English Literature & Spanish at Washington University in St. Louis, Dr. Zmood volunteered at the Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services, while pursuing a post-baccalaureate in Psychology from Baruch College. Jessica earned her Masters and Doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology from the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology in Bronx, NY.
About Rabbi Denise L. Eger, D.D., PCC
Rabbi Denise L. Eger is an international Jewish leader, author, speaker, and activist, known as the first openly LGBTQ person to serve as president of the Central Conference of American Rabbis and the first woman to lead the Southern California Board of Rabbis. Founding Rabbi Emerita of Congregation Kol Ami in West Hollywood, she is the author or editor of 7 Principles for Living Bravely, Mishkan Ga’avah: Where Pride Dwells, and Gender & Religious Leadership: Women Rabbis, Pastors, and Ministers, and has contributed to numerous other works. Named one of the most influential Jews by The Forward and the #1 LGBT Clergy Person by The Huffington Post, she is also a PCC-accredited executive coach who works with clergy, nonprofit leaders, and organizations. Rabbi Eger lives in Austin, Texas, with her wife, Rabbi Dr. Eleanor Steinman, and together they are proud parents and grandparents.

Social Justice in our Texts: Jewish Wisdom for Building a Better World
2025-11-17 08:00 - 15:00 UTC
A Monthly Study Series
Poverty. Climate change. Racial justice. LGBTQ+ inclusion. Human rights. Tikkun Olam.
What does Judaism teach us about creating a just society?
Throughout this year, join us to take a monthly, one-hour “study break” to learn about an aspect of social justice in Jewish texts.
Bodily Autonomy & Reproductive Rights with Rabbi Cookie Lea Olshien
November 17 at 3pm ET / 12pm PT
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This program is organized by Laasok: The Liberal Beit MIdrash, and co-sponsored by: A Wider Bridge, AMMUD: Jews of Color Torah Academy, Central Synagogue, Congregation B’nai Israel in Little Rock, Arkansas, Congregation Shaarey Zedek in East Lansing, Michigan, Congregation Shir Chadash of the Hudson Valley, Keshet, Kirva Institute, Temple Sholom in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, and Tzedek Box.
This program is part of the “Social Justice in our Texts” Study Series.
Free and open to all. Register at laasok.org/current-offerings/#justice

Social Justice in our Texts: Jewish Wisdom for Building a Better World
2025-12-08 08:00 - 15:00 UTC
A Monthly Study Series
Poverty. Climate change. Racial justice. LGBTQ+ inclusion. Human rights. Tikkun Olam.
What does Judaism teach us about creating a just society?
Throughout this year, join us to take a monthly, one-hour “study break” to learn about an aspect of social justice in Jewish texts.
Repairing the World: Tikkun Olam as a Mystical Praxis with Rabbi Leiah Moser
December 8 at 3pm ET / 12pm PT
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This program is organized by Laasok: The Liberal Beit MIdrash, and co-sponsored by: A Wider Bridge, AMMUD: Jews of Color Torah Academy, Central Synagogue, Congregation B’nai Israel in Little Rock, Arkansas, Congregation Shaarey Zedek in East Lansing, Michigan, Congregation Shir Chadash of the Hudson Valley, Keshet, Kirva Institute, Temple Sholom in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, and Tzedek Box.
This program is part of the “Social Justice in our Texts” Study Series.
Free and open to all. Register at laasok.org/current-offerings/#justice

Social Justice in our Texts: Jewish Wisdom for Building a Better World
2026-01-12 08:00 - 15:00 UTC
A Monthly Study Series
Poverty. Climate change. Racial justice. LGBTQ+ inclusion. Human rights. Tikkun Olam.
What does Judaism teach us about creating a just society?
Throughout this year, join us to take a monthly, one-hour “study break” to learn about an aspect of social justice in Jewish texts.
The Torah of Reparations with Jordan Berg Power
January 12 at 3pm ET / 12pm PT
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This program is organized by Laasok: The Liberal Beit MIdrash, and co-sponsored by: A Wider Bridge, AMMUD: Jews of Color Torah Academy, Central Synagogue, Congregation B’nai Israel in Little Rock, Arkansas, Congregation Shaarey Zedek in East Lansing, Michigan, Congregation Shir Chadash of the Hudson Valley, Keshet, Kirva Institute, Temple Sholom in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, and Tzedek Box.
This program is part of the “Social Justice in our Texts” Study Series.
Free and open to all. Register at laasok.org/current-offerings/#justice

Social Justice in our Texts: Jewish Wisdom for Building a Better World
2026-02-02 08:00 - 15:00 UTC
A Monthly Study Series
Poverty. Climate change. Racial justice. LGBTQ+ inclusion. Human rights. Tikkun Olam.
What does Judaism teach us about creating a just society?
Throughout this year, join us to take a monthly, one-hour “study break” to learn about an aspect of social justice in Jewish texts.
Jewish Responses to Climate Change with Rabbi Glenn Jacob
February 2 at 3pm ET / 12pm PT
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This program is organized by Laasok: The Liberal Beit MIdrash, and co-sponsored by: A Wider Bridge, AMMUD: Jews of Color Torah Academy, Central Synagogue, Congregation B’nai Israel in Little Rock, Arkansas, Congregation Shaarey Zedek in East Lansing, Michigan, Congregation Shir Chadash of the Hudson Valley, Keshet, Kirva Institute, Temple Sholom in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, and Tzedek Box.
This program is part of the “Social Justice in our Texts” Study Series.
Free and open to all. Register at laasok.org/current-offerings/#justice

Social Justice in our Texts: Jewish Wisdom for Building a Better World
2026-03-02 08:00 - 15:00 UTC
A Monthly Study Series
Poverty. Climate change. Racial justice. LGBTQ+ inclusion. Human rights. Tikkun Olam.
What does Judaism teach us about creating a just society?
Throughout this year, join us to take a monthly, one-hour “study break” to learn about an aspect of social justice in Jewish texts.
Speaking Up to Power: Learn From Esther with Rabbi Laura Rappaport
March 2 at 3pm ET / 12pm PT
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This program is organized by Laasok: The Liberal Beit MIdrash, and co-sponsored by: A Wider Bridge, AMMUD: Jews of Color Torah Academy, Central Synagogue, Congregation B’nai Israel in Little Rock, Arkansas, Congregation Shaarey Zedek in East Lansing, Michigan, Congregation Shir Chadash of the Hudson Valley, Keshet, Kirva Institute, Temple Sholom in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, and Tzedek Box.
This program is part of the “Social Justice in our Texts” Study Series.
Free and open to all. Register at laasok.org/current-offerings/#justice

Social Justice in our Texts: Jewish Wisdom for Building a Better World
2026-04-20 08:00 - 15:00 UTC
A Monthly Study Series
Poverty. Climate change. Racial justice. LGBTQ+ inclusion. Human rights. Tikkun Olam.
What does Judaism teach us about creating a just society?
Throughout this year, join us to take a monthly, one-hour “study break” to learn about an aspect of social justice in Jewish texts.
What We Leave for the Poor with Rabbi Barry Block
April 20 at 3pm ET / 12pm PT
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This program is organized by Laasok: The Liberal Beit MIdrash, and co-sponsored by: A Wider Bridge, AMMUD: Jews of Color Torah Academy, Central Synagogue, Congregation B’nai Israel in Little Rock, Arkansas, Congregation Shaarey Zedek in East Lansing, Michigan, Congregation Shir Chadash of the Hudson Valley, Keshet, Kirva Institute, Temple Sholom in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, and Tzedek Box.
This program is part of the “Social Justice in our Texts” Study Series.
Free and open to all. Register at laasok.org/current-offerings/#justice

Social Justice in our Texts: Jewish Wisdom for Building a Better World
2026-05-11 08:00 - 15:00 UTC
A Monthly Study Series
Poverty. Climate change. Racial justice. LGBTQ+ inclusion. Human rights. Tikkun Olam.
What does Judaism teach us about creating a just society?
Throughout this year, join us to take a monthly, one-hour “study break” to learn about an aspect of social justice in Jewish texts.
The Right To Ive, The Right To Die with Rabbi Sylvia Rothschild
May 11 at 3pm ET / 12pm PT
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This program is organized by Laasok: The Liberal Beit MIdrash, and co-sponsored by: A Wider Bridge, AMMUD: Jews of Color Torah Academy, Central Synagogue, Congregation B’nai Israel in Little Rock, Arkansas, Congregation Shaarey Zedek in East Lansing, Michigan, Congregation Shir Chadash of the Hudson Valley, Keshet, Kirva Institute, Temple Sholom in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, and Tzedek Box.
This program is part of the “Social Justice in our Texts” Study Series.
Free and open to all. Register at laasok.org/current-offerings/#justice

Social Justice in our Texts: Jewish Wisdom for Building a Better World
2026-06-08 08:00 - 15:00 UTC
A Monthly Study Series
Poverty. Climate change. Racial justice. LGBTQ+ inclusion. Human rights. Tikkun Olam.
What does Judaism teach us about creating a just society?
Throughout this year, join us to take a monthly, one-hour “study break” to learn about an aspect of social justice in Jewish texts.
Protecting LGBTQ+ Rights: A Jewish View with Rabbi Micah Buck
June 8 at 3pm ET / 12pm PT
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This program is organized by Laasok: The Liberal Beit MIdrash, and co-sponsored by: A Wider Bridge, AMMUD: Jews of Color Torah Academy, Central Synagogue, Congregation B’nai Israel in Little Rock, Arkansas, Congregation Shaarey Zedek in East Lansing, Michigan, Congregation Shir Chadash of the Hudson Valley, Keshet, Kirva Institute, Temple Sholom in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, and Tzedek Box.
This program is part of the “Social Justice in our Texts” Study Series.
Free and open to all. Register at laasok.org/current-offerings/#justice
