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Torah of Our World: Bereshit


  • Edlavitch DC JCC 1529 16th Street Northwest Washington, DC, 20036 United States (map)

In this six-week series, we will examine each of the five books of the Torah - and the holiday of Purim - with an eye toward literary structure, broad themes, and historical context. The course will draw upon the daily reflections of contributors to 929 English. This series will be taught by Rabbi Aaron PotekShira Hecht-Koller esq.Rabbi Adam MintzDr. Erica Brown, and Maharat Ruth Balinsky.

Price: 1 class: $10 for members, $12 for non-members
6 classes: $45 for members, $50 for non-members

January 16: Bereshit/Genesis
Taught by Rabbi Aaron Potek, Rabbi at Sixth & I Historic Synagogue.

January 30: Shemot/Exodus | Click here to register for the January 30 class only.
Taught by Shira Hecht-Koller, Director of Education for 929 English.

February 13: Vayikra/Leviticus | Click here to register for the February 13 class only.
Taught by Rabbi Adam Mintz, Director of 929 English.

February 27: Special class on Purim and the Book of Esther | Click here to register for the February 27 class only.
Taught by Dr. Erica Brown, Erica is The Director of the Mayberg Center for Jewish Education and Leadership at George Washington University and the author of twelve books.

March 12: Bamidbar/Numbers | Click here to register for the March 12 class only.
Taught by Maharat Ruth Balinsky Friedman, clergy at Ohev Shalom, The National Synagogue.
 

March 26: Devarim/Deuteronomy | Click here to register for the March 26 class only.
Taught by Rabbi Adam Mintz.