The Union County Torah Center–Chabad will present “Collective Punishment,” an online class delivered by Rabbi Levi Block, on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. via Zoom.
Presented as part of the center’s “Exploring Timeless Jewish Wisdom for Everyday Life” series, the class will examine what the Torah teaches about collective punishment, justice, and communal responsibility.
What does the Torah really say about entire communities suffering for the sins of a few? From Egypt to the Golden Calf, biblical accounts raise challenging questions about individual actions and their consequences for the wider community.
This class explores these surprising cases, examining when punishment is truly justified and how one person’s actions can affect an entire nation.
Participants will discover how the Torah addresses the relationship between individual and communal responsibility, and what its teachings reveal about justice and the moral limits of collective punishment in wartime.
The class will be delivered live on Zoom. Registration is required at https://torahcenterchabad.org/collective-punishment/ to receive the Zoom link.
Union County Torah Center–Chabad is located at 111 Laurel Place in Westfield. For additional information, call 908-789-5252, email info@torahcenterchabad.org, or visit torahcenterchabad.org.