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August 31, 2024

Rabbi Michael Lerner (1943-2024): A Religious and Political Visionary Who Never Stopped Believing

Rabbi Michael Lerner was a pioneering Jewish Renewal leader and progressive activist who fused spirituality with politics, challenging materialism and advocating for a compassionate, justice-driven vision of faith and society. Much of his work centered around his belief in tikkun olam — the concept that the world is broken and God relies on human beings to put it back together again.