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SUMMARY:Sinai and Civics
DESCRIPTION:The Jewish ethics that shaped America’s founding\n\nIn time for the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence\, this four-session course reflects on the Jewish ethics\, ideas\, and values that inspired and influenced America’s founders—and that still shape our government and society today. \nWas it always self-evident that all people are “created equal”? What is the “pursuit of happiness”? What inspired America’s system of checks and balances? And looking ahead\, what steps can we take to build a just and united future? \n(No previous Jewish learning necessary.) \n4 Mondays\nJune 8\, 15\, 22\, 29\n7:00-8:00pm\n\nInstructor: Rabbi Laizer Labkovski \nNo charge\, all are welcome! \nHot dinner served \nLesson Outline \nLesson 1 \nThe Foundations of the Covenant \nFrom the Pilgrims on\, America’s founders drew inspiration from the Hebrew Bible. America was founded\, not by conquest\, but by a shared promise—a covenant. See how these factors helped make America the most welcoming nation for Jews in our long Diaspora. \nLesson 2\nThe Roots of Equality \nIt wasn’t always self-evident that all people are created equal. So why did the founders think it was? Discover the story of this foundational American and Jewish value. \nLesson 3\nIn G-d We Trust \nWhat is “The American Dream”? Discover the surprising story of how a Biblical concept came to shape America’s ideal of equal opportunity and mass prosperity. \nLesson 4\nThe Separation of Powers \nThree branches of government. The separation of church and state. See how America’s system parallels the Torah’s ancient division of powers—and how they each understand the role morality plays in the public square. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
URL:https://buffalojewishfederation.org/event/sinai-and-civics/2026-06-29/
LOCATION:Center for Jewish Life\, 757 Hopkins Rd\, Williamsville\, NY\, 14221\, United States
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