The short commentaries and reflections by Rabbi Stacy Rigler that appear at ReformJudais.org should be of interest to nearly everyone who thinks about modern and current social crises in light of theology and finding solutions to those crises. Her recent teaching on Genesis 37:1−40:23 grounds the present in the past and shows needed continuity. Rabbi Rigler writes;
When acts of injustice and harm occur, whether modern or ancient, an emphasis on listening and understanding can help aid healing and repair. By using a restorative justice approach, we can understand the hurt caused and help the offender work to take responsibility. We give the power to the victim/survivor to determine what reassurance would be helpful, what repair might look like, and we ask the community to help restore the social order.
Please read the entire teaching here.
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