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Understanding Human Connection

Understanding Human Connection

FromOn the Other Hand: Ten Minutes of Torah


Understanding Human Connection

FromOn the Other Hand: Ten Minutes of Torah

ratings:
Length:
12 minutes
Released:
Apr 29, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This week's Parashah, Acharei Mot, contains a verse prohibiting homosexual acts. How does the Reform movement understand this verse? Rabbi Rick Jacobs reminds us that taking any Biblical verse too literally robs us of our diversity and strength, and causes immense pain to those excluded and forced to live in the margins. Reform Judaism, like society at large, has evolved on this and other issues and become far more inclusive over time, making us all stronger.
Released:
Apr 29, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Tune in weekly to hear Rabbi Rick Jacobs, President of the Union For Reform Judaism, offer divrei Torah (insights into the weekly Torah portion) to help open up Jewish thought and its contemporary influence on your life.