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Systemic oppression conditions us to deny others’ and our own humanity. Many justice-seekers unwittingly perpetuate that dehumanization when they assume they must suffer, punish, or martyr themselves to dismantle oppression. At Joyous Justice, we're imagining and embodying a different way. Wholeness, love, and thriving are the antidotes to the brokenness in our world and in our own lives. Each week, April Baskin–with her friend and colleague, Tracie Guy-Decker–delves into theoretical and practical aspects of the pursuit of justice AND wellness.

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Ep 3: Yom Kippur, Cows, and Collective Accountability

September 24, 2020 • April Baskin and Tracie Guy-Decker • Season 1 • Episode 3

April and Tracie consider the meaning of the Yom Kippur fast and its relation to racial justice work. Drawing on resources and stories from their own lives, Brene Brown's work, and the rabbis of the Talmud, they delve into the ways that perfectionism, hanger, individualism, and white fragility can sometimes get in the way of our sacred opportunities.

Find April and Tracie's full bios and submit topic suggestions for the show at www.JewsTalkRacialJustice.com

Learn more about April’s work at Joyous Justice
Learn about Tracie at TracieGuyDecker.com and read more of her thoughts at B’more Incremental

Show notes links:
Chabad.org on teshuvah as recovery
Avi Killip, "How Studying Talmud Helped Me Understand Racism in America"
Robin DiAngelo's article "White Fragility: Why It's So Hard to Talk to White People about Racism"
Tracie's reflections on Avi Killip and Robin Diangelo, "The Talmud and White Fragility"
A NY Times article exploring cultures that use only cardinal directions
Brené Brown The Gifts of Imperfection