Turn to the Talmud for instructions on anti-racism
The rabbis understood that living in a society permeated by a toxic ideology requires us to actively and frequently negate the dominant culture.
Noah knew what it was like to shelter in place
Noah knows what it’s like to quarantine. In the most obvious and perhaps even absurd way, Noah understands what it means to be trapped inside with the entire family and all of the world’s animals (Hey, we could have it worse, right?). He knows what it feels like to gather what you need, go inside, and shut the door.
How Studying Talmud Helped Me Understand Racism in America
While America struggled with questions of systemic racism, I listened as the Talmud described categories of damage caused by oxen.