Lunch 'n Learn with Rabbi Micah Streiffer
Upcoming Sessions
1. Thursday, December 7, 2023 • 24 Kislev 5784
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM2. Thursday, December 14, 2023 • 2 Tevet 5784
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM3. Thursday, December 21, 2023 • 9 Tevet 5784
12:00 PM - 1:00 PMPast SessionsThursday, November 30, 2023 • 17 Kislev 5784 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Jerusalem is an enigma: An eternal Jewish capital that isn't mentioned in the Torah. A holy place for Jews, Christians, and Muslims that wasn't built by any of them. A real, live, bustling city, but also a powerful symbol - whose meaning has shifted over and over through the ages.
This 4-week long series is more than a history lesson. We'll explore the story of Jerusalem as a place AND an idea. Its bizarre origins; how it became the Israelite capital; its role in Rabbinic stories, in Jewish prayer and poetry, and in visions of early Zionist leaders; its meaning in today’s complicated Middle East. From ancient stones to modern dreams: the inspiring, surprising story of the holiest city.
Class meets November 30, December 7, 14, and 21st at 12PM in the Lake Library and via Zoom.
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