8 Prophets in 8 Weeks
What do our ancient Jewish prophets have to say to us? And why did Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel call the prophets "some of the most disturbing people who have ever lived"? Let's delve into eight of their very shortest books to find out!
Each week, we'll explore the historical context, literary features, soaring rhetoric, and personalities of one of eight books of the "minor" prophets of the Tanakh (Jewish Bible): Yoel, Ovadiah, Yonah, Nahum, Havakkuk, Tzefania, Haggai, and Malakhi.
We'll both overview each book and engage in a close reading and discussion of key passages.
So we can make the most of our class time together, please prepare for class by reading that week's prophet (only 1-4 chapters) in English, Hebrew, or whatever language you prefer. Reading from a print Tanakh is best (recommended: Robert Alter's English translation or JPS Hebrew-English edition), but you can also find the JPS Hebrew-English free online.
No prior Jewish study or Hebrew knowledge required
Automatic Closed Captioning
Zoom link sent upon registration; look for an email from support@guestlist.co
Questions? Contact Rabbi Aaron
Where
Online
Dates & Times
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May 4, 202212:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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May 11, 202212:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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May 18, 202212:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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May 25, 202212:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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June 1, 202212:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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June 8, 202212:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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June 15, 202212:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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June 22, 202212:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Tickets
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Regular Registration$120.00
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Reduced-Rate Registration$80.00For those unable to afford the regular rate
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Donation to help subsidize cost for those unable to afford regular registration$40.00Thank you for your tax-deductible donation! (You must also choose regular registration for yourself.)
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