What does it mean to envision a better future, and what is the link between what we envision and what we help bring about? Many of us see a clear disparity between the world as it is and the world as it should be, but it can be hard to figure out, practically, where to start in bringing about change, and how to continue after we've started. In this session, we'll be looking at Jewish texts that envision social change as a journey over time, with a particular focus on the Book of Numbers as chronicling a journey from order to chaos, but also from authoritarianism to greater inclusion and equity, and the heart of the desert to the edge of the Promised Land. We'll examine the various models of leadership in these texts, and take some time to build our own visions of step-by-step paths to better worlds.
