JWST 382 Chapter Notes - Chapter 01-11: Pledge Drive, One Campaign, Moral Absolutism

• School: McGill University
• Department: Jewish Studies
• Course: JWST 382
• Professor: Eric Caplan

Document Summary

01/11 kolin, where the sanctuary and the public square meet: the story of temple. 2008 pres election had v religious overtones, which can affect moral absolutism. Synagog may b seen as refuge from outside world, including poli sphere, but that is not necessarily good--politics perhaps shud b brought up. Engaging in politics can b frightening/risky, but to not do so betrays hist of effecting social change. Must b done if one is 2 act of compassion. Politics has bad rep, but really is just an arena for community action. Temple israel and the vote no on one campaign. Ti has long hist of community meetings and organizing grassroots sj initiatives. Part of many interfaith efforts as well. Spring 2008 massachusetts--election included proposal to do away w income tax. Threat to programs was great and proposal was viable threat. Social justice leadership of ti met to discuss issue and potentially undertaking vote pledge drive.