Tolerance Studies Blog

Tolerance Studies Blog



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Leaving a mark on the landscape of tomorrow.

Equal rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of well-being, including coexistence and respect between people of diverse geography, ethnicities, religions, and lifestyles.

Tolerance is the respectful recognition of the rights of the Other that works only as a mutually shared commitment.

In addition to its online digital materials, the programs of the Institute for Tolerance Studies include the Santa Fe Distinguished Lecture Series and the Jewish Learning Channel, both of which feature information on diversity in ethnicity, religion, and lifestyle. The Tolerance Studies Blog adds information and commentary to those programs. The Preamble of the U.S. Constitution gives a starting point for tolerance studies.

We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

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Experience the fusion of research and expertise of leading scholars in the Santa Fe Distinguished Lecture Series and the Jewish Learning Channel, both catalysts for ideas that enrich our understanding of the world around us.

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Meet the
Author of the Blog

Ron Duncan Hart, Ph.D., is a cultural anthropologist from Indiana University with postdoctoral studies at the University of Oxford. He is a former
Dean of Academic Affairs and award-winning author.

Ron Duncan Hart, Ph.D.

Cultural Anthropologist

FAQs

What is the mission of the Institute for Tolerance Studies?

The mission of the Institute for Tolerance Studies is to inspire critical thinking and inform people on diversity, social justice, and respect. We support the expression and discussion of ideas and opinions and encourage people to be informed citizens. The Institute for Tolerance Studies is a non-partisan 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization that is subject to federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding political activities, such as campaign activities and lobbying. While individuals in Institute for Tolerance Studies activities, including program participants, have the right to express their political opinions, it is very important that they do so only in their individual capacities, and they do not represent the Institute for Tolerance Studies. The Institute for Tolerance Studies expressly disavows any partisan opinions or activities that are not made in accordance with these provisions: such opinions and activities are not authorized and may not be attributed to the Institute for Tolerance Studies.

Who is behind the Institute for Tolerance Studies?

The Institute for Tolerance Studies is an independent 501-c-3 organization based in Santa Fe, NM, and it is funded by private donations from followers of its programs. For more information contact:
Ron Duncan Hart, Executive Director
ron@tolerancestudies.org

Who are examples of the leading scholars who have spoken for the Santa Fe Distinguished Lecture Series or have appeared in Jewish Learning Channel films?

Steven Nadler, Laura Arnold Leibman, Vanessa Paloma Elbaz, Diane Winston, Nicholas de Lange, Avinoam Patt, Joseph Skibell, Jean Khalfa, Ethan Katz, Ilan Stavans, Isabel Kershner, Tomer Persico, Daniel Gordis, Shulamit Reinharz, Geoffrey West, Jack Shlachter, Raphael Zarum, Irwin Cotler, Alma Gottlieb, David Kertzer, Gal beckerman, David Patterson, Nathaniel Deutsch, Asher Susser, Einat Wilf, Anne Sebba, Roya Hakakian, Devin Naar, Sarah Abrevaya Stein, Philippe Sands, Shalom Sabar, Benny Morris, Kenneth Seeskin, Ron Dermer, David Myers, and Matti Friedman among others.

How can I subscribe to the Tolerance Studies Blog or the Santa Fe Distinguished Lecture Series?

To subscribe to the Tolerance Studies Blog, email admin@tolerancestudies.org and type “Subscribe” in the subject line.

To subscribe to the Santa Fe Distinguished Lecture Series, email hart.gaon@gmail.com and type “Subscribe” in the subject line.