Genesis (Bereshit) Part II – The Story of the First Jewish Family
Take a journey through the heartwarming and heartbreaking stories of the first Jewish family as told in Bereshit/Genesis. Over ten sessions, we’ll dive into biblical tales of palace seduction, wrestling with angels, deception, and reconciliation. These dramatic adventures and the lessons they teach reverberate across the millennia with familiar themes of wrongdoings and reunions. Through the Torah text and the commentaries of our sages, you will gain new insight and deepen your understanding of the trials and tribulations faced by the founders of the Jewish nation.
An online course for Adult Learners
Focusing our attention on some of the world’s oldest and most profound stories, the curriculum features a multi-faceted approach to Torah study utilizing:
- Modern and classical commentaries
- Interpretations of Genesis that range from rabbis, to scholars, to artists and poets.
- Opportunities to learn key Hebrew vocabulary in the context of learning the stories.
The narratives of the course take learners from the universal tales of the creation of the world, the flood, and the Tower of Babel, to the foundational tales of Abraham, Sarah, and the beginning of the Jewish people. The themes of family, faith, honor and dishonor, passion and power, provide a rich exploration of our people and ourselves.
When: Wednesdays from 7:00pm – 8:30pm, Sept 4th – Nov. 20th (off for Rosh Hashanah and Sukkot, course doesn’t conflict with Yom Kippur).
Where: Zoom Only, link provided upon registration
Cost: $295.00
- This includes the 10 week course and course book which you get to keep
- These courses are high quality, with professional educators
- If cost is a barrier please reach out to Rabbi David (rabbidavid@napershalom.org)
The Teacher: Marc Stopeck
Marc Stopeck is a teacher at the Rochelle Zelle Jewish High School, and has a M.A. in Jewish Studies from The Spertus Institute. He has taught numerous course with Melton and with CBS members, and is a great teacher!
Register Here:
https://events.meltonschool.org/ec/9b57e0c5-96b0-45b2-9dd5-00a8c123d172?e=E2EUP45B
If you register and can’t receive the book by the first week, no worries, Marc will be able to share the materials with you. If you have to miss a week, that is okay too!