Life is a Sacred Text doesn’t shy away from either the moral urgency or the nuances of what's likely our era's most polarizing conversation.
This collection of essays looks at history; context; power; harm; our collective (and Rabbi Ruttenberg’s own specific) obligations towards repentance and repair; the past, current and potential future work of peacemaking; and more–
all while seeking to honor the sacred dignity of every life in the region.
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