We hear a lot these days about the wrecking ball that Israel’s religious, right-wing government is taking to democracy, with severe consequences for the human rights of Palestinians and a host of Israelis. If you’re wondering where the religious left is, join us to meet two of the leaders of Smol Emuni, The “Faithful Left,” and learn about this nascent movement.
Smol EmuniIt is a diverse group of religious Israeli Jews who are bringing their faith to the public discourse in an effort to counteract the right’s uninhibited use of religion. It launched at a conference in Jerusalem in late January that attracted hundreds of people, far more than the organizers had expected. As Emor seeks to root our discourse about Israel, democracy, and the Palestinians in the twin values of Torah and human rights, we are excited to learn how our colleagues in Israel are approaching the same challenge.
