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Justice 101: The History of the Justice System in England and America

Wednesday, July 01 - Friday, July 31, 2026

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Justice 101: Restorative Justice: A Closer Look at Alternatives
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Justice 101: Restorative Justice: A Closer Look at Alternatives

Wednesday, November 19, 2025
5:30pm - 7:30pm

Free event. Advance registration required. Explore the dynamics of restorative justice, a practice that offers a transformative approach to addressing harm, emphasizing dialogue and understanding between victims and perpetrators as a path to healing and closure.

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Justice 101: State of the Union: Excessive Punishment The 8th Amendment and the Justice System
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Justice 101: State of the Union: Excessive Punishment The 8th Amendment and the Justice System

Wednesday, December 03, 2025
5:30pm - 7:30pm

Free event. Advance registration required. What does it mean for a punishment to be cruel and unusual? How has the interpretation of the Eighth Amendment shaped American justice over time and where is its legal interpretation today?

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Justice 101: Bill of Rights: Trial Amendments and the Rights of the Accused
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Justice 101: Bill of Rights: Trial Amendments and the Rights of the Accused

Wednesday, December 10, 2025
12:00pm - 1:00pm

Free online event. Advance registration required. Join us for this dynamic conversation as we trace the evolving promise of due process and its enduring impact on human dignity and the justice system.

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Justice 101: Songs for Redemption: Stories, Music, and the Struggle for Justice
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Justice 101: Songs for Redemption: Stories, Music, and the Struggle for Justice

Thursday, December 18, 2025
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Free event. Advance registration required. Join us for musical performance, storytelling, and Jewish ritual to rededicate our synagogue.

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Justice 101: The Civil Rights Movement: Finding Justice and Calling on the Declaration of Independence
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Justice 101: The Civil Rights Movement: Finding Justice and Calling on the Declaration of Independence

Thursday, January 01 - Saturday, January 31, 2026
All Day

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Free Event

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Justice 101: The First Amendment and Incarceration: Natural Right to Freedom of Expression
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Justice 101: The First Amendment and Incarceration: Natural Right to Freedom of Expression

Sunday, February 01 - Saturday, February 28, 2026
All Day

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Justice 101: Women and Incarceration
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Justice 101: Women and Incarceration

Sunday, March 01 - Tuesday, March 31, 2026
All Day

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Justice 101: To Establish Justice: Reentry and Recidivism
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Justice 101: To Establish Justice: Reentry and Recidivism

Wednesday, April 01 - Thursday, April 30, 2026
All Day

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Justice 101: National Historic Preservation: The Power of Place
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Justice 101: National Historic Preservation: The Power of Place

Friday, May 01 - Sunday, May 31, 2026
All Day

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Justice 101: The History and Meaning of Juneteenth Today
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Justice 101: The History and Meaning of Juneteenth Today

Monday, June 01 - Tuesday, June 30, 2026
All Day

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