Social Justice Director, Center for Social Justice, Glide Memorial Church
Rabbi Michael Lezak leads justice pilgrimages to Alabama and into the Tenderloin, empowering leaders to see the through-line from slavery to mass incarceration and mass poverty, ultimately summoning these leaders to moral responsibility and righteous action. He spearheads groundbreaking work with law enforcement and district attorneys from around the country to help them understand the challenges faced by people living in extreme poverty. He is on the board of T’ruah: The Rabbinic Call for Human Rights.
Keywords:
social justice, poverty, mass incarceration, slavery, human rights
First Name:
Michael
Last Name:
Lezak