“Who’s a Mensch and How Might Things Be Different Right Now If We Could All Be Mensches?”

“Who’s a Mensch and How Might Things Be Different Right Now If We
Could All Be Mensches?” with Rabbi Lori Shaller and Kohenet Batya Diamond
Mensch is a Yiddish word, derived from German, meaning “person.” But the word carries the connotation of someone who is kind and respectful, generous and forgiving, helpful and grateful toward all, not just those with whom one agrees, or who is in the same group as oneself. Can we all be mensches and how might that change the national discourse?
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Rabbi Lori Shaller is a Spiritual Care Counselor at Hospice and Palliative Care of Martha’s Vineyard.  She is a Spiritual Director and in her capacity as Rabbi teaches, leads weddings, baby namings, funerals, and b’nai mitzvah as well as occasional religious services.  Rabbi Lori loves “coming home” to the UUSMV.  
Batya Diamond is a singer/songwriter and Hebrew priestess (kohenet), whose original music weaves ancient wisdom, resonant melodies, and lyrics in English and Hebrew to help folks discover and deepen their connection with divine mystery.