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URL:https://www.emekshalom.org/events/mahloket-matters-how-to-disagree-con
 structively-the-beit-midrash-way/
SUMMARY:Mahloket Matters: How to Disagree Constructively — The Beit Midra
 sh Way
DESCRIPTION:\nMahloket Matters: How to Disagree Constructively —
The Be
 it Midrash Way\; a five-week course taught by\nEmily Simon at Temple Emek 
 Shalom in Ashland Oregon\nClasses are on Sunday afternoons from 3:30-5:00 
 starting\nOctober 23 and concluding November 20\nMost people concur that c
 ivil discourse has deteriorated to an extent that endangers democratic gov
 ernment. We are unable to listen to one another\, let alone understand eac
 h other. We have progressively tuned in to the exclusive echoes of our own
  silos.\nIs it yet possible to find the courage to productively engage tho
 se with whom we disagree? Can text study of Biblical stories and their div
 erse interpretations empower us to engage more constructively in disagreem
 ents today?\nCome join Emily Simon in an exploration of ways to express an
 d appreciate differences of opinion for the sake of heaven. We will engage
  constructively across differences\, by examining our traditional and cont
 emporary texts in the format of the traditional beit midrash (study hall).
  By learning how to disagree respectfully over Jewish texts\, we can use t
 his model to shine a light on problems that we face in our society today\,
  and to facilitate civil discourse.\n\n\nBy popular demand\, this class is
  now being offered as a hybrid class\, in-person and on Zoom. So\, for tho
 se of you who are out of town\, or who can’t make it LIVE to the class\,
  you can attend any or all the classes via Zoom at the regular TES Zoom li
 nk. In addition to many people asking that it be available on Zoom\, the o
 ther reason for the change is because Dr. Pollin’s group from Portland w
 ill no longer be joining us\, and we want to make sure that there is a rob
 ust enough group for Havurata study.\nAfter an introduction to the Rabbini
 c Concepts of the Beit Midrash Way\, the curriculum\nwill include:\n– Me
 et or Refuse to Meet? From Korach and Moses to Political Adversaries Today
 \n– Fear War or Trust Peace? From Jacob and Esau through Chamberlain and
  Menachem Begin to Today\n– Xenophobia or National Security? From Pharao
 h and the Israelites through Japanese Internment to Today\n– “Fake New
 s” or Uncovering the Truth? From Joseph and his brothers through Jeffers
 on and Hamilton to Today\nMs. Simon is a graduate of the Pardes Institute
 ’s Mahloket Matters program. The class is free for members of Temple Eme
 k Shalom and $36 for non-members. Registration is required. To register pl
 ease email Zyaire Hogwood at office@emekshalom.org or call (541) 488-2909.
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