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EvolveHuman Rights Attorney Turned Rabbinical Student Maria Pulzetti on Confronting Problematic Torah Verses and Examining Reproductive Justice Through a Jewish LensIf we embrace Judaism, what do we do with passages from Torah and elsewhere that seem to directly undermine our worldviews and values? Human rights attorney turned rabbinical student Maria Pulzetti makes a compelling case that we should deal with these problematic biblical passages head-on. Maria and Bryan also examine reproductive justice, as well as the legacy of slavery and systemic racism, through a Jewish lens. Later, they discuss what motivated Maria to become a rabbi, her opposition to the death penalty and her time, in the early 2000s, as a human rights worker in Russia.
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2024-08-291h 04
PLAN Training Webinars2020-04-09 Update on COVID-19 and Public BenefitsPresenters: Louise Hayes, Community Legal Services; Peter Zurflieh, Community Justice Project; and Maria Pulzetti, Community Legal Services.This webinar provided an update on the PA Department of Human Services’ and the federal government’s responses to the COVID-19 crisis with regard to public benefits. Topics included: Status of the CAOs Changes to (status of) Medical Assistance, SNAP, TANF, TANF Diversion, and LIHEAP Programs Bureau of Hearings and Appeals WIC Welfare to Work: TANF and ABAWDs CARES Act Stimulus payments
2020-04-091h 05
La vida fuera del closet - 8yMediaDía del Silencio: ¿Qué tan invisible puede ser la comunidad LGBTTTI?8000 escuelas. Estados Unidos de América. La nación estudiantil unida en un mismo voto de silencio. Hoy hablaremos sobre el Día del Silencio: una representación del silencio de los estudiantes LGBT.Datos CuriososComenzó en 1996 y en 1997 se nombró evento nacional.Además de Estados Unidos, Nueva Zelanda, Singapore y Rusia también conmemoran este día.El evento se convirtió en proyecto oficial de la Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN).Tomado de action.glsen.org¿Qué es el Día del Silencio?El Día del Silencio s...
2017-04-2843 min