Presented by: Jamie Starr The Book of Ezekiel presents the experience and reflections of an exiled people — a people who had endured displacement, trauma, and hardship. In this class, we will read excerpts from Ezekiel that reveal the complex emotional, spiritual, and physical realities of exile. By exploring themes of autonomy (or lack thereof), [...]
Presented by: Courtney Anthony Why is seven years an important time span in Judaism? In this course, we will cover the short story “The First Seven Years” by Bernard Malamud and read from Etgar Keret’s memoir The Seven Good Years. The class will explore how both works, though very different, are rooted in a shared [...]
Presented by: Courtney Anthony Why is seven years an important time span in Judaism? In this course, we will cover the short story “The First Seven Years” by Bernard Malamud and read from Etgar Keret’s memoir The Seven Good Years. The class will explore how both works, though very different, are rooted in a shared [...]
Yehudah Amichai is one of the most important poets in the history of the State of Israel, capturing the essence of Israeli identity and the Jewish past like no other. Join Matt Check, Director of Lifelong Learning, to explore and marvel at some of Amichai's most famous works.
Yehudah Amichai is one of the most important poets in the history of the State of Israel, capturing the essence of Israeli identity and the Jewish past like no other. Join Matt Check, Director of Lifelong Learning, to explore and marvel at some of Amichai's most famous works.
Contrary to what most people think, our classical literature of Bible, Talmud and other rabbinic literature are far from monolithic in theology or emphasis on qualities of God. These great sources reveal wide-ranging ideas of God, with many parallel tracks or viewpoints, none competing with one another, but each to challenge and to stimulate our [...]
Reform Judaism is sometimes considered “prophetic Judaism,” but what does that really mean? Join us as we read texts from the Book of Prophets, analyzing bold calls for social justice and unpacking some more challenging ideologies. Together we will discuss what the role of prophecy might be in our world today, and what messages we [...]
Contrary to what most people think, our classical literature of Bible, Talmud and other rabbinic literature are far from monolithic in theology or emphasis on qualities of God. These great sources reveal wide-ranging ideas of God, with many parallel tracks or viewpoints, none competing with one another, but each to challenge and to stimulate our [...]
Reform Judaism is sometimes considered “prophetic Judaism,” but what does that really mean? Join us as we read texts from the Book of Prophets, analyzing bold calls for social justice and unpacking some more challenging ideologies. Together we will discuss what the role of prophecy might be in our world today, and what messages we [...]
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