Talmud & Rabbinic Judaism Text Study

TORAH CAN STILL BE SACRED AND RELEVANT TO OUR LIVES TODAY

Don’t be intimidated by the title: no prior knowledge is required for this course, but do bring your curiosity, questions, and a desire to learn deeply.

Tuesdays, 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Wise Center AND Zoom
Led by Rabbi Kamrass

The ancient rabbis radically reshaped biblical Judaism to respond to new needs and changing times. Their work through the centuries sets the foundation for the Judaism we currently practice. Learn about the Talmud, Midrash and other areas of their creative, intellectual and spiritual genius that shape who we are as Jews today. This once-a-month class will open your eyes to the enduring richness and origin of Jewish ideas and practice.

2023-2024 Schedule

Oct 10, Nov 7, Dec 12:
Our first several sessions of Talmud and Rabbinic
Judaism Class this year will explore the popular New York Times series
known as “The Ethicist,” applying Rabbinic values and sources to discern a
Jewish response to the ethical dilemmas posed in this column. Join us as Rabbi
Kamrass leads us through the sources from Talmud and Rabbinic Judaism to see
how those values illuminate Jewish ideas of ethical living.
Jan 9
Feb 13
Mar 5
Apr 9
May 7