What happens when justice goes too far? In the biblical story of Dinah, Shimon and Levi take matters into their own hands with brutal vengeance against Shkhem—but was it justified? Should their community have stood up to their prince? And perhaps the toughest question: is anyone in Shkhem truly innocent? We’ll dig into these tough questions, drawing connections to today's world, but we won’t stop there. We’ll also explore a quieter, more tender part of the story—the language of nurturing relationships and the divine as a mother. What does it really mean to seek justice and mercy when faced with impossible choices? While we might not walk away with all the answers, we’ll come away with sharper, deeper questions that challenge our ideas of justice, responsibility, and humanity. Join us for a session of digging into the text, discovering the layers of meaning, and maybe even rethinking what we thought we knew about justice.

Author, musician, and philanthropist Ethan Daniel Davidson has authored 2 books, recorded 15 albums and toured throughout North America and Europe. In 2005 he left his touring life and returned to his Detroit roots where he helps run the William Davidson Foundation established by his late father, Bill Davidson. The private family foundation strives to fulfill its founder’s legacy by advancing the economic, cultural, and civic vitality of Southeast Michigan, the State of Israel, and the Jewish community for future generations.