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Rabbi Shmuly's 10-minute interview about Chanukah, faith, antisemitism, & the tragic Australia terrorist massacre.
"The way anti-Semites and terrorists win, or any person of hate, is striking fear into us, where we go into hiding. We'll not go into hiding," said Rabbi Shmuly, Arizona Jews for Justice founder. We will celebrate our Jewishness and what it means to be a proud American, a part of a diverse society."
We encourage you to reach out to Wendy to introduce yourself, connect, and explore ways to engage. You can contact her at wendy@valleybeitmidrash.org. She would love to hear from you!
We are excited to announce that Wendy DeTata has joined VBM and Arizona Jews for Justice as our new Director of Community Engagement & Office Management! This marks a step forward for VBM and AJJ as we continue to deepen our relationships, expand our reach, and strengthen our community connections.
Professor Jon Levisohn moved past the hand-wringing and posed deeper questions: Why does Jewish knowledge matter? What kinds of knowledge are we referring to? And how might reexamining our assumptions transform the way we educate the next generation?
@rabbishmuly.bsky.social suggests that we're losing much of our best talent to the most lucrative careers.
What would be possible in our society if the most brilliant minds and committed hearts were working on social problems? We need to make it possible for them.
Mois Navon's lecture on "Conscious AI – The New Golems?"
- Video: youtu.be/6LpQnhjgHO8?...
- Audio: share.transistor.fm/s/a2ee14ef
Israeli professor Rabbi Dr. Mois Navon (a global expert on AI & a founding engineer designing the chip powering the autonomous vehicle revolution) at VBM in partnership with ASU Jewish Studies.
Rabbi Shmuly's interview "Torah Perspectives on Transhumanism"
- Video: youtu.be/X1NREbUTZkU?...
In the 44th psychology class, Rabbi Shmuly discussed Grief. He shared, "The ability to understand grief begins with acknowledging how vast and varied it can be. It's a layered, intricate process."
Dr. Marc Brettler spoke on Jews and Biblical Criticism. He shared how there are key elements of historical-critical analysis of the Bible, including the idea that the Torah is a composite work written over time.
And She Arose: Jewish Women Leaders for Our Troubled Times Podcast episode
Professor Sylvia Barack Fishman spoke on "And She Arose: Jewish Women Leaders for Our Troubled Times." She shared pictures of Jewish women filling leadership roles during troubling times, drawing on their attachments to Jewish values and culture.
A short write-up on Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz's conversation at Harvard University's Kennedy School with Divinity Professor Terrence Johnson.
#newsarticle #faith
Professor David Shyovitz spoke about "Jews and Jewish Animals in the Middle Ages," exploring classical Jewish perspectives on Judaism and, by extension, whether religious identity is a category applicable only to human beings.
#animals #middleages
On this year's World Day Against the Death Penalty, Rabbi Shmuly spoke with Professor Corinna Lain about the untold story behind lethal injection.
#lethalinjection #interview
Join Professor Sylvia Barack Fishman as she discusses the pictures of Jewish women filling leadership lacunae during troubled and troubling times, drawing on their passionate attachments to traditional Jewish values and culture.
Registration: www.valleybeitmidrash.org/class/and-sh...
Parshah Noach is known for the story of Noah and the flood, but it also contains another of the most famous biblical stories, the Tower of Babel.
Though it consists of only nine verses, the power of this story has caused it to be remembered for thousands of years... - @rabbishmuly.bsky.social
Welcome, Ariel Rosen, AJJ's Teen Fellowship Coordinator! She is a Scottsdale native, a graduate of Fordham University and Midreshet Rache, an AJJ Social Justice Fellowship alum, and a mom of three. She is committed to advancing pluralistic Jewish values and community engagement in the valley.
Revisit past Valley Beit Midrash classes filled with insights, teachings, and inspiration to deepen your connection to Sukkot!
🎥 Watch now and get inspired for the holiday.
#sukkot
Wishing you a Sukkot filled with warmth and togetherness. May your sukkah be a space of reflection and a place to reconnect with yourself, loved ones, and traditions. May we step out into the fresh air of the sukkah and return feeling uplifted with a renewed commitment to learning and leadership.
In the 43rd psychology class, @rabbishmuly.bsky.social
discussed Human Connections. He shared, "There is no substitute for human connection, that deep bond formed between people when they feel seen and valued. Connecting in this way builds trust, self-esteem, and a sense of belonging."
#connection
