Pluralism in Action

A program of the Miriam & Moses Center for Pluarlistic Adult Jewish Learning

Rabbi Stoller’s book Politics & Pluralism includes divrei acher (alternate viewpoints) by a number of prominent Reform rabbis. Five of these rabbis will be guest Torah Study teachers, via Zoom, throughout the year. In dialogue with Rabbi Stoller, these rabbis will model pluralism in action, as they guide participants in a study of the parashah of the week.

This series is generously sponsored by Debbie & Doug Bernstein.

October 17
Parashat Noach: Response to Rabbi Stoller’s Essay, “They Are Not Animals—and Neither Are We”
Instructor: Rabbi Dave Spinrad, Beth Chaim Congregation, Danville CA

November 7
Parashat Chayei Sarah: Response to Rabbi Stoller’s Essay, “Kristallnacht Could Happen Here”
Instructor: Rabbi Craig Lewis, Congregation Beth Torah, Overland Park, KS

January 30
Parashat Yitro: Response to Rabbi Stoller’s essay, “Mitzvah and Relationship: Honoring Our Beloved’s Desires”
Insructor: Rabbi Seth Limmer, Director of Public Affairs, Polarization & Extremism Research & Innovation Lab (PERIL), Chicago, IL

February 27
Parashat Ki Tissa: Response to Rabbi Stoller’s essay, “The Idolatry of Politics”
Instructor: Rabbi Ruth Zlotick, Temple Beth Am, Seattle, WA

March 30
Shabbat Zakhor: Response to Rabbi Stoller’s essay, “Amalek, Revenge Fantasies, and ‘The Zionist Challenge’”
Instructor: Rabbi Mark Washofsky, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Jewish Law & Practice, Hebrew Union College