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Jewish Concepts of Social Justice

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Have you ever heard phrases like "welcome the stranger," "if not now, when," or "justice, justice, you shall pursue"? Professor Heineman will explore the historical roots of these and other Jewish teachings, and how they continue to shape both Jewish and broader social justice movements today.

Lisa Heineman, Professor of History and Gender, Women's, and Sexuality Studies at the University of Iowa. A faculty member since 1999, Professor Heineman is also the co-founder and co-director of the university's new Jewish Studies Program, now completing its inaugural year.

This presentation is sponsored by the City of Iowa City's Office of Equity and Human Rights and is part of the Office's monthly Lens Webinar Series.

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