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How Jewish Is Democracy?
October 23, 2023 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join Hebrew Seminary for a discussion with Rabbi Jonah Rank, Hebrew Seminary Rosh Yeshivah on the topic of “How Jewish is Democracy?” at SketchPad Chicago on October 23, 7-8pm.
Our ancestors probably knew the word “democracy” before they heard the word “Judaism.” Today many American Jews regard these two philosophies as non-negotiable values. From ancient rabbinic courts to the Knesset (Parliament) in the modern State of Israel, Jewish communities have put different democratic experiments to the test. In an age when so many Americans and Israelis fear for the stability of democracy, what can Jewish history and Jewish texts impress upon us about the future of a government by the people?
Dessert & refreshments provided. Free event. $10 suggested donation.
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