Episode 64: Rabbi David Jaffe and Yehuda Webster on Anti-Racism and the Balance of Care
Description
What does it mean to apply the concepts of Mussar (Jewish ethical teachings) to everyday life? What about to confronting racism in the world, at a particular institution or even in oneself? Rabbi David Jaffe, author of Changing the World From the Inside Out and Yehuda Webster, a noted activist and teacher, point to examples of how this can work. Each shares how Mussar taught them how they could have behaved differently in certain situations and where drawing on its lessons led to more positive outcomes. They also discuss anti-racism work in the broader Jewish community, addressing the post Oct 7 pushback while making the case for a renewed focus.
Theme song, “Ilu Finu” by Rabbi Miriam Margles. Her album This is the Day is available for purchase at CDBaby: https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/miriammarglesandthehadarensemb
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Special Guests: Rabbi David Jaffe and Yehudah Webster.
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- Listen to our January Episode "Dismantling Racism from the Inside Out" with Rabbi Sandra Lawson and Rabbi Alex Weissman
- Read more about Yehuda's recent visit to Nigeria as part of "Teshuvah Across the Waters"
- Jaffe and Webster's op-ed in The Forward, "Equity and Justice Values from a Jewish Perspective"
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