Dates: 6 weeks April 23, 30 May 7, 14, 21, 28
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 AM Refreshments will be served
Location: Harford Chabad 15 N. Bond St. Bel Air, MD 21014
Summary: One individual can change the world! This series explores Judaism’s take on modern causes such as social justice, world peace, freedom, and the environment.
Description: From time immemorial, brave young individuals have stood up to make a difference and change the world—for good. Young people around the world volunteer their time, raise money and awareness, and take concrete steps to fix real problems in their communities. What drives us to fix the world? Where does this inner passion come from? What values and beliefs does Judaism promote that we can use to effect change?
April 23, 2017
REBEL WITH A CAUSE
Can one person change the world? Does my life have a purpose?
April 30, 2017
GIVE ME LIBERTY
What is real “freedom”? Why are people willing to die for it? Is democracy a guarantee for freedom?
May 7, 2017
IT’S YOUR ENVIRONMENT
Will going green put the economy in the red? Does Judaism believe in animal rights and environmental rights?
May 14, 2017
GIVE AND TAKE
Should a rich person be forced to share his or her money? What ought to be our charitable priorities? Who benefits most from philanthropy—the benefactor or the recipient?
May 21, 2017
CHANGE OR BE CHANGED: IS TECHNOLOGY A FRIEND OR AN ENEMY?
How can the Torah be relevant in the modern world? Should Judaism modernize?
May 28, 2017
UNIVERSAL PEACE
Is the world on a path to true peace? Can individuals solve global problems?