Torah for These Times: Facing Fear & Cultivating Courage
VirtualIn the wake of the election, what Jewish wisdom can we draw on to move through fear and cultivate courage for the weeks and months ahead?
In the wake of the election, what Jewish wisdom can we draw on to move through fear and cultivate courage for the weeks and months ahead?
In addition to a potent historical overview, this film shares three personal and moving stories about a Native child forced into a Canadian residential school, never to see his parents again; adoption of Native babies and children by whites; and ongoing, a 14-year battle with a Pennsylvania school district to eradicate their racist Redskins mascot that continues today.
Come and gather with us to celebrate the holidays for networking with friends/members and hear from 5 local non-profits (Colorado Gives Day Partners) who will share information on their organization, sustainability efforts, and community impact.
Robin Wall Kimmerer will speak about and sign her new book, The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World, on Wednesday, December 11th at 6:30pm, at First United Methodist Church (1421 Spruce St, Boulder.) Conversation partner TBA.
Climate Cafes are physical or virtual spaces for community members to share experiences and feelings related to this polycrisis. We may be meeting on campus, in an actual cafe, a park, a conference room, a workspace, or really any gathering space that people choose to come together.
Together, we will explore the historical injustices faced by American Indian communities and discuss actionable steps toward meaningful reparations and healing. This event brings together community leaders, advocates, and policy experts committed to advancing justice, equity, and the restoration of American Indian rights.