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The People’s Inauguration: Rabbi Brous on Day 4

January 25th, 2021

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A Redemption Story: “We don’t accommodate cruelty. We eradicate it and we embrace the humanity.” –  Rabbi Sharon Brous weaves masterfully our ancient texts with our contemporary struggles—showing us that we have the wisdom we need to birth a new world. Listen to her prophetic storytelling and fiery call to honor the humanity in each other. – Valarie Kaur, Founder of The People’s Inauguration

To rage is to honor and tend to our own pain so that trauma does not hijack our ability to see another’s humanity. But how do we process our rage in a way that is healthy and safe for ourselves and others? Join Rabbi Sharon Brous, Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis, Amy Olrick, and Maggie Wheeler as they reveal how they harness their rage to grow as people and activists, working toward an anti-racist society. Moderated by: Melissa Ann Canlas, EdD

SESSION HIGHLIGHTS:
-Why rage is a necessary practice in loving opponents
-The aim of divine rage: not vengeance, but to reorder the world
-Resisting the urge to disconnect when witnessing the rage of communities of color and others who experience injustice
-Asking ourselves, “What information does my rage carry?”