Ep #27: My Legs Were Praying

About this episode

Rabbi Or Rose and Risa Dunbar discuss the life and impact of Abraham Joshua Heschel, emphasizing his contributions to Judaism and social justice.

Who was Abraham Joshua Heschel, and why does his life story matter to young Jews today? In this episode, Rabbi Or Rose and rabbinical student Risa Dunbar explore these questions through the lens of Or's new young adult biography, My Legs Were Praying . Their conversation reveals how a boy from Warsaw who grew up in a Hasidic dynasty became one of the most influential Jewish thinkers and activists of the 20th century. Or emphasizes how Heschel dedicated his life to articulating the beauty and profundity of Judaism while working across religious and secular lines for justice and peace. And Risa discusses the comprehensive educational resources she developed to accompany the book, including discussion guides and lesson plans that help readers explore themes of wonder, responsibility, and the integration of prayer and social action. Get full show notes and more information here: http://hebrewcollege.edu/podcast-27

People in this episode

Host: Rabbi Or Rose

Guest: Risa Dunbar

Topics covered

• Abraham Joshua Heschel
• Jewish thought
• social justice
• education
• young adult biography

Keywords

• Abraham Joshua Heschel
• Judaism
• social action
• young adult biography
• Rabbi Or Rose
• Risa Dunbar
• education resources

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hebrew College

Books & works: My Legs Were Praying

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