4 Wednesdays, January 24, 31; February 7, 14 | 7:00 pm Eastern time
The latest in our series of Jewish Literacy modules!
“Judaism emphasizes action" we’ve been told; but that cliché undermines the centrality of a nuanced Jewish faith that has come down to us throughout the generations. In this 4-week series, we’ll explore an overview of Jewish faith:
Does the Torah ever command belief? Is there a dogma of Judaism?
What is the place of faith—and doubt—in Jewish tradition?
What are the essential rubrics of Jewish faith?
Is there such thing as “heresy” in Judaism? Can (dis-)belief be an obstacle to participating in Jewish life?
…And more. We’ll explore some of the most challenging and insightful texts about faith in Jewish tradition, starting with the Bible and encompassing Maimonides, Kabbalah, and contemporary Jewish masters. If you’d like to discover more about the foundations of Jewish belief, and the permissibility (and perhaps even the gift) of doubt and questioning, this course is for you!
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Image: An illuminated manuscript of SEFER HA-IKKARIM by Yosef Albo (Spain, 15th C), with the opening word YEDIAT (“Knowledge of [Fundamental Principles]”) highlighted.