Shabbat Morning Services with Guest Speaker Eric K. Ward

As we mark MLK Weekend, we are honored to welcome Eric K. Ward as a guest speaker.

Renowned civil rights leader Eric K. Ward will share how antisemitism, anti-Black racism, and Islamophobia work together to undermine democracy and will deliver a call to action to build solidarity across communities and show up for one another to resist authoritarianism.

Eric K. Ward is one of America’s leading voices on the intersection of authoritarianism, hate-fueled violence, and the fight to sustain a multiracial, inclusive democracy. He serves as Executive Vice President of Race Forward and is a senior fellow at the Southern Poverty Law Center. In a career spanning nearly 40 years, Eric made history in 2021, as the first American awarded the prestigious Civil Courage Prize. His bold, widely cited essay, “Skin in the Game: How Antisemitism Animates White Nationalism,” helped reshape the national conversation on antisemitism and is considered a cornerstone in understanding the recent rise of authoritarianism in the United States. Eric serves on the boards of the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy and Auburn Theological Seminary.

Passionately traditional, boldly innovative, and deeply spiritual, Shabbat services at BJ are like no other. Join us on Shabbat mornings for soul-stirring prayer infused with melodies from across the Jewish world, brought to life by our extraordinary musicians and deepened by the wisdom of our tradition, calling us to renew our commitment to building a world of justice, dignity, and peace.

How to Join Us

All are welcome to join us for Shabbat Services! No registration is required.

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