Periagoge
Scenario

When religious authority conflicts with moral conscience

My rabbi said that questioning Israeli policies is a form of self-hatred and I feel like my spiritual leader just disowned the part of me that cares about Palestinian suffering.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

You are experiencing the isolation that comes when spiritual guidance contradicts your ethical convictions about human dignity.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Jewish tikkun olam — repairing the world?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.