The Community Synagogue will host Sally Kohn, CNN political commentator and columnist, as she discusses her book, “The Opposite of Hate: A Field Guide to Repairing Our Humanity,” as part of their new Lifelong Learning: Open Minds series.
The event, in partnership with the Jewish Book Council and The Dolphin Bookshop & Café, will take place on Monday, Oct. 15, with a Meet the Author reception at 6:30 p.m., followed by the book talk at 7:30 p.m.
In her book, Kohn takes readers on a journey to understand why we divide against one another — and the harm it does to our culture, our businesses and ourselves. She then points a way forward, giving people concrete steps for how they can combat hate and division in their own minds and lives.
At the speaking event, Kohn will deliver a fun and informative talk filled with powerful, at times hilarious, personal stories, as well as scientific findings from her research, in order to help communities and individuals move past conflict to find common ground.
In “The Opposite of Hate,” Kohn talks to leading scientists and researchers, investigating the evolutionary and cultural roots of hate and how simple incivility can be a gateway to much worse.
She travels to Rwanda, the Middle East, and across the U.S., introducing readers to terrorists, white supremacists, and even some of her own Twitter trolls, drawing surprising lessons from these examples, including stories of those who left hate behind.
As Kohn boldly confronts her own shameful moments, whether it’s the girl she bullied as a child or her own deep partisan resentment, she points a way toward change in a book will open eyes and hearts.
At a time when we are facing an epidemic of hate — with divisive political speech, online trolling, and hate crimes escalating — Kohn will have the audience leaving her talk feeling more empowered, hopeful and inspired.
To register for the event, visit www.commsyn.org. Ticket pricing is as follows: free for members; general admission $18; VIP for members $36; VIP general admission $54.
The Community Synagogue is located at 160 Middle Neck Road in Port Washington.
For more information, call 516-883-3144 or go to www.commsyn.org.
