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Rabbi Kivelevitz and Rabbi Worch argue if the Orthodox world is doing enough to show solidarity with the African American community in general and in particular in response to the brutal murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis.Rabbi Worch invokes historical precedent from the time of Achashveeirosh where the Jewish advisors to the Persian King demurred from offering advice on Vashti's fate,to justify caution in speaking out.He advocates for quiet social support to the underprivileged without fanfare.Rabbi Kivelevitz believes that the social realities and interconnection of today's world demand a quick positively worded response from all the major Orthodox organizations,and silence on that front reveals not only a moral lacking,it could reverberate in the future with reprisals directed against the frum veldt.The discussion ranges from emphasizing the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.in the Yeshiva schools,to eliminating predatory real estate practices,and working harder in establishing relationships to African American religious leaders,despite past unfair treatment.Kivelevitz reiterates that we must accept that a double standard is in place for our community to exemplify the best character traits and work harder at recognizing the common histories of persecution Jews and Blacks have faced.The pair speak about educating our citizens from the youngest ages of the Tzelem Elokim,and the particular evils of slavery whose residual hatred still flares through Western society.Please leave us a review or email us at ravkiv@gmail.comFor more information on this podcast visityeshivaofnewark.jewishpodcasts.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcasters and support us with a donation: https://thechesedfund.com/jewishpodcasts/donate