Evolve
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Episode 68: Ali Michael, Ph.D., on Whiteness, Race and Antisemitism
June 19th, 2025 | Season 1 | 59 mins 10 secs
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Researcher-educator Educator Ali Michael unpacks the concepts of Whiteness and White Privilege, defends DEI amid political backlash, and shares insights from her conversations with teachers navigating post-Oct. 7 tensions.
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Episode 64: Rabbi David Jaffe and Yehuda Webster on Anti-Racism and the Balance of Care
February 27th, 2025 | Season 1 | 58 mins 29 secs
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What does it mean to apply the concepts of Mussar (Jewish ethical teachings) to anti-racism work? Rabbi David Jaffe, author of Changing the World From the Inside Out and Yehuda Webster, a noted activist and teacher, discuss anti-racism work in the broader Jewish community, addressing the post Oct 7 pushback while making the case for a renewed focus.