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Exodus and Revolution, by Michael Walzer, traces the dynamics of revolution, redemption and liberation through the biblical story of the Israelites leaving Egypt for the Promised Land. It also examines later retellings of Exodus by diverse groups including classical rabbinic interpreters and political actors who used the story as the rallying point for their own revolutionary struggles. Coming to DC from NYC, this 4-week course will unpack Exodus and Revolution through intensive learning in chevrutah (in pairs) and through facilitated discussions. The primary instructor for the course is Rabbi Erica Asch, AJWS alumna and community organizer with the Washington Interfaith Network. Start: 6:45 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Join The AVODAH-AJWS Partnership for four sessions on Jewish Justice. Using Michael Walzer’s Exodus and Revolution as a guide, we will examine the roots of modern political rebellion in the biblical book of Exodus. This 4-week course will unpack Exodus and Revolution through intensive learning and through facilitated discussions. The primary teacher for the course is Rabbi Erica Asch, AJWS alumna and community organizer with the Washington Interfaith Network. The class on April 2nd will feature Rabbi Jason Kimmelman-Block, director of Education at Panim. Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Join HIAS Young Leaders and other members of the community for a panel discussion about the broken immigration system and the Jewish community's response -Progress by Pesach. Hear from immigrants, experts, and congressional staff, then enjoy a reception afterwards. This FREE event will take place on Thursday, March 19th at 7pm at Sixth & I Historic Synagogue. Please mark your calendars and start spreading the word. Learn more about Progress by Pesach, a national campaign asking people around the country to send a clear message to President Obama and Congress that the American Jewish community wants humanitarian immigration reform, and not raids, in 2009. Most notably, we are trying to collect 10,000 signatures on a petition that will be delivered to President Obama and Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano on April 2nd. If you would like to get involved in planning this event, or if you would like to get involved with Progress by Pesach, please contact liza.lieberman@hias.org. | ||
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