Listen "Vision Beyond Sight: Resilience, Justice, and Advocacy | w/ Supreme Court Justice Richard Bernstein"
Episode Synopsis
Join us for an inspiring and thought-provoking conversation with Supreme Court Justice Richard Bernstein, a longtime friend of MJE and a true testament to perseverance and vision. Born blind, Justice Bernstein has defied expectations, becoming a trailblazer in law, an advocate for peace, and a marathon runner who challenges limits in every aspect of life.In this episode, we delve into his remarkable journey, including his role in advancing the Abraham Accords and promoting peace in the Middle East. Justice Bernstein shares profound insights on the beauty of his disability, his unwavering faith in God, and how it has shaped his perspective on justice, resilience, and advocacy.0:00 Introduction2:43 Serving as a Judge in MI4:00 Resilience10:15 Resilience15:15 Identifying Purpose Through Judaism16:02 Wrongful Convictions20:34 Flint Water Case23:26 Talmudic Perspective on Wrongful Convictions24:18 Has DNA Been Helpful in Court?28:47 Overcoming Adversity with One's Mission35:26 Disability Advocacy in the Middle East50:04 Importance if the Abraham Accords52:18 Rabbi Nebenzahl59:07 Everybody is Touched by Disability1:00:32 Perception of Disabilities in the Arab World1:04:25 Collaboration with a Sheikh1:07:21 Peace with Saudi Arabia1:08:41 Opening MI Back Up During Covid1:11:15 Long Term Consequences of Covid Lockdown1:13:56 Bringing People Together1:16:23 Conclusion
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