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VIRTUAL: Shabbat Service - Scholar-in-Residence Dr. Andrew Rehfeld: The Pragmatic Foundations of Prophetic Judaism

Friday, April 23, 2021 11 Iyar 5781

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Join via Zoom. Today we find ourselves in the United States at an historic moment of factionalism, cracking the pragmatic foundation upon which our modern expression of Prophetic Judaism has been built. Prophetic Judaism has inspired us to use our proud religious tradition in service to promoting social justice in Post-WWII America and yet, it is possible that continuing the expression of moral outrage and righteousness, while justified morally, may wind up being counterproductive. Dr. Rehfeld, a trained political scientist and an experienced Jewish communal leader, will explore whether our approach to Prophetic Judaism should refocus its efforts on rebuilding civic engagement and fostering a shared sense of purpose and common good. In addition to Dr. Rehfeld's D'var Torah, Temple Israel is joining in a nationwide effort to promote child abuse awareness in our communities. April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and we will join together this evening to pray for the victims of child abuse and neglect.

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