Norway is said to have a particularly humane incarceration system, especially as compared to our American system. Rep. Roger Goodman recently traveled to Norway to learn about their methods. He will be reporting back to the Washington State Legislature what he learned. This meeting is a wonderful opportunity to learn about best practices in criminal justice.
The Bible is such a central text for both Jews and for the African American Christian community that I have found that when we study it together it brings out the deepest passions, yearnings, dreams and concerns that have been embedded in our communities for hundreds – or even thousands – of years. Black Jewish Bible study solidifies our shared heritage, our shared struggles, and helps pave a way forward filled with hope and empathy for one another.