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Tuesday, March 14 and Wednesday, March 15

Fishman Institute Visiting Scholar

Rabbi Dr. Ariel Burger

Exploring Elie Wiesel’s Legacy to Build a

More Humanitarian World

Join us for a remarkable opportunity to learn Elie Wiesel’s approach to moral leadership from Rabbi Dr. Ariel Burger. 

We are planning multi-generational programming to spark conversations around otherness, antisemitism, and moral leadership to promote social change.

Rabbi Burger was a teaching fellow for Elie Wiesel at Boston University. He is the author of Witness: Lessons from Elie Wiesel’s Classroom and founder of The Witness Institute.

All events are free and will be in-person at Har Zion Temple.

Tuesday, March 14 – 5 - 6:15 PM

For Religious School students, parents and grandparents

The Power of Small Actions

Finding the courage and empathy to do the right thing even when no one is looking.

Tuesday, March 14 – 7 PM

Responses to Hate and to Uncivil Discourse

Join the Inclusivity Committee for a conversation about intolerance, mass shootings, and how to actively live your life and be part of change.

RSVP requested no later than Monday, March 6

Wednesday, March 15 – 11 AM Lunch and Learn

Text Study Related to Otherness

Join us for a text study on otherness as we explore one of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov’s famous quotes about creating a vessel for dialogue.

RSVP requested no later than Monday, March 6

Wednesday, March 15 – 7:30 PM

Elie Wiesel’s Approach to Moral Leadership

Moving from Bystander to Witness

if you ever wanted to be part of Elie Wiesel’s classroom, you won't want to miss this evening.

Event followed by a dessert reception and book signing

RSVP requested no later than Monday, March 6

The Witness Institute, founded by Rabbi Dr. Ariel Burger and Elisha Wiesel, is a project dedicated to continuing the work of Elie Wiesel. Its flagship fellowship program provides emerging leaders from across the world with themes and methods taken from Elie Wiesel’s teachings to enable them to become morally empowered people who will influence their communities.

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