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Boston, MA Telephone 617-426-7613 Email Leonard Fein is the founder (and editor for 12 years) of Moment magazine, of Mazon: A Jewish Response to Hunger and of the National Jewish Coalition for Literacy, and is a writer and teacher. Among other topics, his books have dealt with Israeli politics, America's Jews, public education. He taught at MIT and Brandeis and writes a weekly OpEd column in the Forward.
Beyond Rhetoric: Social Justice Nuts and Bolts Monday 9:45 AM–11:00 AM Buckingham Palace Main 1 Other sessions at this time Identity and Responsibility What does it mean to "pursue justice"? How do we distinguish between kindness and justice? What is the role of advocacy, and how to we conceive the role of government? What opportunities exist for becoming involved in the work of justice?
College Student Chat 'N Chew Breakfast with Leonard Fein Monday 8:30 AM–9:30 AM Abbey Dining Room A Other sessions at this time University students A chance for college students to engage in an informal conversation with Leonard Fein, the founder of Mazon, over breakfast.
Defining "Pro-Israel" in a Time of Confusion Saturday 1:00 PM–2:15 PM Camelot B Other sessions at this time Israel How do we distinguish—if we do—between being pro-Israel and being pro-Israel's government? What, realistically, are Israel's options? What happened to "the peace process"? What can be done to revive it? The lecture will be brief; the Q&A and discussion will not be.
Social Justice and Jewish Identity Sunday 4:35 PM–5:50 PM Buckingham Palace Main 2 Other sessions at this time University students, HS recommended, Identity and Responsibility The pursuit of social justice is an end in itself. It is also a critical vehicle for promoting Jewish identity. We'll talk about the evident resurgence of interest in tikkuning the olam among American Jews and explore the arguments sometimes raised against its centrality.
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