/ In the Face of Cruelty

How do Jewish values inform our response to democratic erosion?

In this session from the Shalom Hartman Institute’s Day of Learning, “In the Face of Cruelty,” Claire Sufrin, Director of Research and Publication at the Shalom Hartman Institute,* and *Aaron Dorfman, Founder and Executive Director of A More Perfect Union,* look at the intersection of American democracy and Jewish thriving. Discover how traditional Jewish concepts compel us to actively defend democratic norms and engage in challenging coalition-building.

Ultimately, Aaron breaks down the immediate threats to America’s civic institutions and explains why liberal democracy is our greatest defense against antisemitism. This conversation provides a powerful framework for navigating today’s political polarization through the lens of Jewish responsibility.

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