Please join us for a special evening with Ethan Daniel Davidson as he presents his new book And They Arose Early to do Sexual Violence.

Inspired by his own experiences and the tragic events of October 7, 2023, And They Arose Early To Do Sexual Violence: My Personal Mirror of Torah by Ethan Daniel Davidson challenges readers to consider how ancient narratives parallel humanity’s ongoing struggle with violence and the responses to such violence; be they measured and justified, or disproportionate and unjustifiable. By drawing on the Hebrew language’s layered meanings, Davidson uses the Torah as a “mirror” to better identify and metabolize his own feelings about appropriate responses to violence. In so doing, he unpacks not only the dark complexities of these stories but also the light of understanding they offer to those looking for a way to break the spiral of violence.

Davidson’s “broken poetry of Torah” style, in which each line represents a single breath, invites readers to engage more deeply, completing the text with their own questions about accountability and morality. For those seeking a transformative reading experience, And They Arose Early To Do Sexual Violence offers a powerful and essential examination of violence, relationship, and our shared quest for empathy.

Open to the community. Advance registration is required by February 20th. Register below.
Books will be available at no charge and will be signed for attendees by Ethan Daniel Davidson.
For questions, please email Maya Grinboim: maya@temple-israel.org

About Ethan Daniel Davidson:
Author, musician, and philanthropist Ethan Daniel Davidson has authored 2 books, recorded 15 albums and toured throughout North America and Europe. In 2005 he left his touring life and returned to his Detroit roots where he helps run the William Davidson Foundation established by his late father, Bill Davidson. The private family foundation strives to fulfill its founder’s legacy by advancing the economic, cultural, and civic vitality of Southeast Michigan, the State of Israel, and the Jewish community for future generations.