Event shares the power of community

Last month, coinciding with Rosh Chodesh Nisan – the month traditionally associated with redemption – The Empowered Jew, in collaboration with Central Synagogue, hosted an evening titled “Reaching Redemption”.

The event brought together community members for a conversation exploring the concept of redemption in both a personal and collective sense.

Opening the evening, Chavi Block, founder of The Empowered Jew, reflected on the weight of the past months.

Since October 7, Jewish communities around the world have faced rising antisemitism, deep communal grief, and an ongoing war in Israel.

“Many of us are feeling shaken, exhausted and uncertain,” she said.