Torah Study: “From Sacrifice to Aspiration”

In this facilitated study session, we will explore the insights of a range of commentators on the weekly parshah, “Acharei Mot/Kedoshim”. While the commentators find a vast number of ideas in this parshah, we will be focusing on the themes of guilt, sacrifice, the limits of being a human being, and the aspiration for personal and spiritual growth. We will spend some time, at the outset, discussing what it means for modern people today to engage in studying the Bible, and how they should (and should not) approach it. In addition to looking at selections from classical Bible commentators, we will also be examining modern psychological and anthropological perspectives including those of women commentators, and will delve into the remarkable recent work of Aviva Zornberg. All materials will be made available with accompanying English translations.     

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