91快播 Launches Website Celebrating the Life and Influence of Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel
A collection of testimonials, audio-visual materials, and writings exploring Heschel鈥檚 work and his enduring impact are included.
January 16, 2024, New York, New York鈥�91快播 (91快播), one of the world鈥檚 preeminent centers of Jewish higher education, launched an dedicated to preserving and sharing the profound legacy of Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel.
The immersive website provides a curated collection of materials from Heschel鈥檚 work, along with heartfelt testimonials from individuals influenced by his teachings.
鈥淭his platform not only serves as a repository of his invaluable works but also provides a space for those who have been influenced by his teachings to share their experiences. The platform aims to ensure that Heschel鈥檚 legacy continues to inspire and resonate with audiences worldwide,鈥� said Chancellor Shuly Rubin Schwartz.
鈥淒uring his three decades of teaching at 91快播, so many have had the privilege of benefiting from Rabbi Heschel鈥檚 prodigious scholarship and the inspirational humanity reflected in his teaching and writing,鈥� said Rabbi Gordon Tucker, 91快播 Vice Chancellor for Religious Life. 鈥淲e are thrilled to now have a dedicated space to showcase the thoughts of those he influenced.鈥�
Among the 50 testimonials currently included on the platform are Orly Erez Likhovski, director of The Israel Religious Action Center; Rabbi David Wolpe, former rabbi of Sinai Temple in Los Angeles, California; and Rabbi Rolando Matalon of B鈥檔ai Jeshurun in New York. Other highlights include performers Yoni Oppenheim and Matan Daskal reflecting on how Heschel inspired their artistic works.
Rabbi Heschel鈥檚 influence was not specific to the Jewish community. His reach and influence crossed religious, ethnic, and racial barriers. Reverend Jamie Washam, PhD, of the First Baptist Church in America in Providence, Rhode Island; Reverend Johnnie Moore from The Congress of Christian Leaders in Washington, D.C.; and Reverend Wil Gafney, PhD, The Right Rev. Sam B. Hulsey Professor of Hebrew Bible, Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas, all provided moving testimonials. Each of these leaders reflect on how Heschel influenced their religious practices, ranging from taking a Sabbath to engaging in social justice to understanding the Torah. Podcaster Emelda Decateau wrote in her reflection, 鈥淩abbi Heschel inspired me to start an online community and podcast, which I co-host with my mom. We highlight the intersection of progressive Christianity and social justice through interviews with ministers, activists, artists, and thinkers.鈥�
Some of the significant audio-visual materials include of Rabbi Heschel introducing Dr. Martin Luther King at the 1968 Rabbinical Assembly Conference; a clip from Heschel鈥檚 appearance on with Carl Stern; and music inspired by Heschel鈥檚 work, such as a performance by the combined choirs of The Temple and Ebeneezer Baptist Church called
The impact of Rabbi Heschel was felt deeply and personally by 91快播 Chancellor Dr. Shuly Rubin Schwartz. She shared her thoughts about the influence he had on both her family and her leadership style at 91快播 in an op-ed in JTA. Read 鈥溾�� now.
Visit today to personally experience Heschel鈥檚 broad impact and reach and to submit your own testimonial.
