Discussing Ethan Davidson’s newest book, And They Arose Early To Do Sexual Violence: My Personal Mir

Join us for this important book talk between leading contemporary thinkers
Ethan Davidson Rabba Sara Hurwitz, Rabbi Asher Lopatin, and Rabbi Aaron Starr
on the nature of violence and our contemporary response. All attendees will
receive a copy of Ethan Davidson’s new book free of cost, though the author
encourages each recipient to donate to the charitable cause of their choice.
Lunch and a book signing will follow the discussion.

Registration is required. $5 for lunch.

**Generously sponsored by Gretchen and Ethan Davidson.**
Inspired by his own experiences and the tragic events of October 7, 2023, _And
They Arose Early To Do Sexual Violence: My Personal Mirror of Torah by _Ethan
Daniel Davidson challenges readers to consider how ancient narratives parallel
humanity’s ongoing struggle with violence and the responses to such violence;
be they measured and justified, or disproportionate and unjustifiable. By
drawing on the Hebrew language’s layered meanings, Davidson uses the Torah as
a “mirror” to better identify and metabolize his own feelings about
appropriate responses to violence. In so doing, he unpacks not only the dark
complexities of these stories but also the light of understanding they offer
to those looking for a way to break the spiral of violence.

Organized by: Congregation Shaarey Zedek

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