Was the Golem of Prague Jewish? (Beit Midrash)
Tuesday, August 26, 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Rabbi Ari Cartun will provide references to a ‘Golem’ found in traditional Jewish texts; He will explain the seven general characteristics of a Golem; will share biographical facts about Rabbi Yehuda Loewe; and will display slides of Golem artwork. His presentation will be followed by Q&A.
The Former Prophets (Beit Midrash)
Saturday, August 30, 12:45 – 2:00 p.m.
with Rabbi Roller
Discover the most exciting biblical stories you have never heard before! We will be going through the Nevi’im Rishonim (Former Prophets) from Joshua through Kings. Explore stories of war, love, betrayal and revenge that rival anything on a bestseller list. We will be primarily using Robert Alter’s translation. Other translations of Hebrew Bible are acceptable as well. Please bring any Hebrew Bible you might have from home. There are a limited number of texts available for use during class.
Torah Study with Rabbi Kunin (Beit Midrash)
Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
The Torah is our timeless treasure, with answers for the pivotal questions of the past, present and future. Sometimes it challenges us, and sometimes it disturbs us. Nonetheless there is always room for learning and debate. Each week we will examine ideas and issues from the weekly parasha and, through discussion and sometimes debate, discover meaningful connections between the wisdom our Torah and our modern lives. Please join this weekly informal Torah study session with Rabbi Kunin on a drop-in basis.
Talmud Study with Rabbi Kunin (Zoom)
Fridays, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Please join Rabbi David Kunin for weekly Talmud study online. The Talmud is the foundational document of rabbinic Judaism, containing laws and lore which underlie how Jews approach the world. Its dialectic toward truth yields a multiplicity of answers which we will explore in depth. All are welcome. No prior Talmud study experience necessary.
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