In this episode of In Common, we explore the theme of the other / our neighbour from the perspective of Judaism with our guest, Rabbi Laura Duhan Kaplan. In conversation with hosts Dr. Allyson Jule and Katherine Murray, Rabbi Laura reflects on Jewish teachings that shape how we understand who our neighbour is, and how we are called to live in just and compassionate relationship with others. This conversation is inspired by How Fascism Works by Jason Stanley.

About the Guest
Rabbi Laura Duhan Kaplan is the new Dean of the ALEPH Ordination program and former Director of Inter-Religious Studies and Professor of Jewish Studies at the Vancouver School of Theology. She is Rabbi Emerita of Or Shalom Synagogue in Vancouver and the author or editor on a number of books including Shechinah, Bring Me Home! Kabbalah and the Omer in Real Life (Cascade, 2022), Mouth of the Donkey: Re-imagining Biblical Animals (Cascade, 2021) and The Infinity Inside: Jewish Spiritual Practice Through a Multi-Faith Lens (Albion-Andalus, 2019).

Recommended Resources

• The Talmud

• The Book of Leviticus

• Faith & Values Archives – Angus Reid Institute