In the past 16 months, we’ve witnessed the ongoing horrors of war and terror in Israel and Gaza, compounded by rising extremism in the Israeli government and over 70 years of occupation.
Fighting for justice in Israel can feel like an uphill battle, but Israeli leaders have long been at the forefront of challenging extremism and grappling with the ethical dilemmas inherent in conflict. As authoritarianism gains ground in the U.S., with figures like Donald Trump and his allies using divisive rhetoric and policies to target the most vulnerable, Mikhael Manekin, founder of Smol Emuni (the Israeli faithful left), will guide us in exploring how Megillat Esther offers profound insights for understanding our role in these turbulent times.
Together, we will learn how this sacred text can illuminate our path forward, helping us navigate and confront extremism with clarity and purpose.
We have added an extra half hour to the end of this webinar for chaverim to process the content and share thoughts together.