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EPISODE · Mar 27, 2026 · 52 MIN

What does Birkat Hamazon Teach Us About Inclusivity and Ethics within the Parameters of Jewish Law?

from Uri L'Tzedek: Orthodox Social Justice · host Uri L'Tzedek

What does Birkat Hamazon (Grace After Meals) Teach Us About Inclusivity and Ethics within the Parameters of Jewish Law? With: Rabbanit Dr. Adena BerkowitzBIO:Rabbanit Dr. Adena Berkowitz is Scholar in Residence and co-founder of Kol HaNeshamah NYC, an organization dedicated to reenergizing the spiritual lives of both affiliated and not-yet affiliated Jews. With a background in law, Jewish studies, and psychotherapy, Rabbanit Berkowitz is the author of the best selling The Jewish Journey Haggadah, now in its second printing; and co-editor of Shaarei Simcha: Gates of Joy, a mini prayer book, and the first liturgical work written in the modern era by Orthodox women. Touro Law Review featured her article "My Body, My Choice: Biblical, Rabbinic and Contemporary Halakhic Responses to Abortion" in Fall 2021 and her article "Brain Death and Organ Donation in Jewish Law" is featured in the just released The Oxford Handbook on Jewish Law, from Oxford University Press. A founder of the Hadassah National Attorneys Councils, Adena has long been active in interfaith dialogue. Currently a Fellow with the Ohr Torah Stone Jerusalem Interfaith Center, she was part of one of the first Jewish delegations to meet with the late Pope Francis. A popular teacher of Torah across the U.S. and Israel, Rabbanit Adena is a practicing therapist and lives in New York with her husband Rabbi Zev Brenner, children and grandchildren.  –STAY CONNECTED:🔗 All Socials: https://linktr.ee/utzedek🖥️ Website: https://utzedek.org📰 Newsletter: https://utzedek.org/subscribe🎁 Donate: https://utzedek.org/donate

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