Vision Beyond Sight: Resilience, Justice, and Advocacy | w/ Supreme Court Justice Richard Bernstein

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 Introduction 2:43 Serving as a Judge in MI 4:00 Resilience 10:15 Resilience 15:15 Identifying Purpose Through Judaism 16:02 Wrongful Convictions 20:34 Flint Water Case 23:26 Talmudic Perspective on Wrongful Convictions 24:18 Has DNA Been Helpful in Court? 28:47 Overcoming Adversity with One's Mission 35:26 Disability Advocacy in the Middle East 50:04 Importance if the Abraham Accords 52:18 Rabbi Nebenzahl 59:07 Everybody is Touched by Disability 1:00:32 Perception of Disabilities in the Arab World 1:04:25 Collaboration with a Sheikh 1:07:21 Peace with Saudi Arabia 1:08:41 Opening MI Back Up During Covid 1:11:15 Long Term Consequences of Covid Lockdown 1:13:56 Bringing People Together 1:16:23 Conclusion Website: jewishexperience.org Facebook: facebook.com/ManhattanJewishExperience/ Instagram: instagram.com/M_J_experience/