How Do We Build a Better Israel? with Rabbi Orly Erez-Likhovski

Rabbi Orly Erez-Likhovski, Director of the Israel Religious Action Center, joins Rabbi Dan Levin for a conversation about law, justice, and what it means to live Jewish values in the public sphere. She shares how her path—from a secular upbringing to discovering Reform Judaism—shaped her belief that being committed to equality and being Jewish go hand in hand. Drawing on her work as a human rights attorney, she reflects on challenges within Israeli society, including religious freedom, racism, and the gap between the country’s founding ideals and its current reality. She also discusses some of the legal battles she’s led—advancing women’s rights, supporting LGBTQ+ equality, and pushing back against discrimination. Throughout the conversation, Rabbi Erez-Likhovski returns to a central question: how do you keep working toward a more just society without becoming cynical? Grounded in Jewish tradition and real-world experience, this episode explores what it takes to hold onto both hope and responsibility in a complicated moment for Israel. ----------------------------------------------- Temple Beth El of Boca Raton is one of our country’s most vibrant and highly respected Reform congregations. From a small group of committed pioneers who formed the Boca Raton Hebrew Congregation in 1967, Temple Beth El of Boca Raton has grown to be the largest congregation in our area, a center of Jewish tradition, connection, culture, learning and community. Throughout our history we have sought to create a spirit of warmth, intimacy and vitality in all that we are and do, welcoming all people who wish to pursue a meaningful Jewish life. We believe strongly in making a difference in each member’s life, in the larger community, in Israel, and in our world. Visit our website: https://tbeboca.org Website Livestream: https://tbeboca.org/live-streaming/ Upcoming Events: https://tbeboca.org/events/ Essential Questions with Rabbi Dan Levin (Podcast): https://tbeboca.org/essential-questions/ Facebook:   / templebethelbocaraton   Instagram:   / templebethelbocaraton   Beth El Early Learning Center: https://bethelearlylearningcenter.tbe... Beth El Mausoleum: https://www.bethelmausoleum.org/