The Rosenzweig-Apelbaum Annual Ethics Lecture

The Rosenzweig-Apelbaum Annual Ethics Lecture invites the Or Shalom community to explore ethical and moral questions through a Jewish lens. Each year, we welcome a distinguished speaker whose work reflects our shared commitment to justice, responsibility, and spiritual depth. This series serves as a space for deep thinking, heartful questioning, and conversation rooted in Jewish values

The Rosenzweig-Apelbaum Annual Ethics Lecture was established through the generosity of Or Shalom member Stephen Gerard, who endowed the series in honor of his beloved parents, Jerry Rosenzweig and Paulette Apelbaum.

Jerry and Paulette were lifelong partners in justice, compassion, and Jewish learning. Jerry was a lawyer deeply committed to civil rights and fairness. Paulette brought wisdom, warmth, and spiritual depth to all she did. Together, their values and example continue to inspire this community-wide conversation on Jewish ethics.

To mark the inaugural lecture, Stephen shared a series of reflections about his parents and the moral legacy they left behind.
📖 Read the full interview and reflections →