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Our resources empower individuals to formulate bold and creative responses to the biggest moral and political questions of the moment.

Recent Posts

Hope in 2022

Join David Arnow, Ph.D., for a deep dive into hope in Jewish tradition and history, and the role hope can play in our public lives. (Thurs. 11/10, 3pm ET)

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Reclaiming “Freedom”

Wed, Oct 19, 3pm ET: What’s the line between liberty and liberation? It’s time for a deeper look at what we mean by “freedom” and why that language should be ours again.

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Welcome to Emor

A letter from our Director Rabbi Lev Meirowitz Nelson: “We’re excited you’re here to join the conversation about the big Jewish ideas that can help reshape our world…”

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Dive into these topics and make your voice heard.

Freedom

What does Judaism teach about what freedom means?

Israel/Occupied Palestinian Territories

How do democracy, nationalism (i.e., Zionism), and human rights coexist in a Jewish State in the 21st century?

Democracy

How does Judaism contribute to our work reinvigorating and reimagining democracy in the United States?

What topics are on your mind?

Tell us what critical topics of today are most important to you that we should cover next.

Emor Bookshelf

Each month, we ask a leading Emor contributor to tell us about one book they read recently that is speaking to our moment.

Team Human by Douglas Rushkoff

Rushkoff’s call towards re-prioritization and rethinking our own place within the world is, itself, a call towards messianic action.