Evolve
Groundbreaking Jewish Conversations
Displaying all 2 Episode of Evolve with the tag “social justice”.
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Episode 65: Rabbi James Greene on Aiding Refugees Despite Government Resettlement Pause
March 27th, 2025 | Season 1 | 57 mins 44 secs
advocacy, community support, faith-based activism, hias, humanitarian aid, immigration policy, immigration rights, jewish family service, jewish values, reconstructionist judaism, refugees, resettlement programs, social justice
Jewish tradition emphasizes welcoming the stranger, but what happens when government policies make that nearly impossible? Rabbi James Greene, CEO of Jewish Family Service of Western Massachusetts, shares how his organization supports refugees —despite legal and financial obstacles.
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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
anti-racism, dei, ethics, inclusion, leadership, rabbis, race, racism, social justice
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.