Worked with Martin Luther King —Peter Geffen on Faith, Courage & Teaching Generations | The Possible

Описание: Peter Geffen — founder of the Abraham Joshua Heschel School and Kivunim — shares how his years working with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. shaped his understanding of faith, education, and moral courage.

In this moving conversation with Gilad Palley, Peter recounts:
✨ His first-hand memories from Dr. King’s funeral — and the role he played in retrieving the mule that carried King’s casket in his funeral
✨ The moment Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel told him to “teach the children a Judaism that can remake the world”
✨ How questioning, compassion, and humility became the foundation of his life’s work
✨ Lessons on resilience, inclusion, and finding hope in dark times

If you care about justice, purpose, and education that changes lives, this episode will stay with you.

Watch to the end for Peter’s reflection on optimism, peace, and why he still believes the world can be remade for good.

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0:00 – Introduction | Peter Geffen on Education, Faith & Purpose
8:50 – Working with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
13:58 – The Story Behind the Mule at MLK's Funeral
20:20 – Teaching a New Judaism | How to Inspire Lifelong Learning
25:46 – What Faith Really Means | Lessons from a Life of Service
26:16 – The Art of Asking Questions | How Curiosity Leads to Growth
31:30 – Losing a Leg, Finding Strength | Overcoming Life’s Hardest Challenges
38:51 – Greatest Undertakings | Effort is Part of the Privilege
44:14 – Creating a Pluralistic School | Founding the Abraham Joshua Heschel School
46:47 – The Power of Difference | Why Diversity Makes Us Stronger
51:15 – “The World Was Not Created to Destroy Itself” | A Message of Hope

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