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Sermon

4 years ago • Jun 13, 2020

This Confluence of Crises Will Birth Our Future

By
Rabbi Sharon Brous

Shabbat Behalotekha Sermon. The great upheaval of our time—with its unique confluence of crises—demands a shift in paradigms. The hour calls for deep, honest consideration of the roots of white supremacy, violence and crime in our society, recognition of and reparations for past failures, and creative, courageous rethinking of our norms. Now is the time for people of conscience to come together to transform our society and our justice system into one that is actually just.