We explore one of the Torah's most infamous laws - the "eye for an eye" passage in Exodus 21 - to discovery what it's REALLY about, and what it says about the imperative for building a just society. We also briefly explore how this law undergirds Jewish views of abortion.
To sign up for Rabbi Leah Berkowitz's class on Reproductive Justice in Judaism (this Thursday, February 8), visit https://laasok.org/current-offerings/#repro
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Sukkot: "You shall dwell in booths..."
Rosh Hashanah: 3 Torah Portions in 7 Minutes!
Nitzavim: Wood Choppers, Water Drawers, & Undocumented Immigrants
Ki Tavo: Writing the Roadmap of Your Life
Ki Tetze: Because You Were Slaves
Shoftim: Justice Shall You Pursue
Re'eh: It's not yours! The power of generosity.
Ekev: When Bad Things Happen to Good People
Va'etchanan: On the Doorposts of the Sky
Masei: Together on the Journey
Pinchas: The power to make real change
Chukat: Fear, Hope, and Why Generosity Makes the Difference
Korach: Of Firepans and Confederate Statues
Shlach: The Transformative Power of Growth Mindset
B'haalotcha: Anti-Racism Advice from Torah
Naso: Facing Racism in Society
Torah and Cheesecake: What is Shavuot?
B'midbar: Together in the Wilderness
Torah of the Earth
Emor: The Holiness of Ordinary Actions
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