Jews, Prison, and Spirituality

Elaine Leeder MSW, MPH, PhD

For the past twenty-five years Elaine (Sneierson) Leeder has been working in prisons in NY and California. First as a professor, then a self-help group trainer and now as a victim/offender dialogue facilitator Elaine has worked with men who have been incarcerated for life; she has seen the redemption and humanity that one rarely hears of about such people. Elaine has worked with Jewish prisoners and will tell you about her experiences with these Jews but also about how her Jewish values inform and influence her work. She will elaborate on how Jewish spirituality can be seen in prison and the impact that has on their self-development.

Co-sponsored by Tzedek of Ner Shalom
and
Institute for Jewish Spirituality and Society

There is no charge for this event, though your registration will help us prepare. We will send the Zoom link to those who register a day or so before the event.