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The Torah & Beyond: Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Jonathan Schnitzer
Upcoming Sessions
1. Monday, April 7, 2025 • 9 Nisan 5785
12:30 PM - 1:30 PMIn-Person and Zoom Event2. Monday, May 5, 2025 • 7 Iyyar 5785
12:30 PM - 1:30 PMIn-Person and Zoom Event3. Monday, June 9, 2025 • 13 Sivan 5785
12:30 PM - 1:30 PMIn-Person and Zoom EventPast SessionsMonday, March 3, 2025 • 3 Adar 5785 - 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM - In-Person and Zoom Event
Monday, February 3, 2025 • 5 Shevat 5785 - 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM - In-Person and Zoom Event
Each year, our Lunch & Learn group explores a compelling Biblical text — not only “unpacking” the more obvious meaning of the words and ideas but also how they may interface with our own personal concerns and values. During 2024-2025, we will continue our study of the Book of Samuel. Our focus will be on three pivotal characters: Saul, first king of ancient Israel and a prisoner of his own inner turmoil; his son, Jonathan, caught in tragic crossfires of power and love; and David, the boy-shepherd of many talents, who ultimately changes the trajectory of Israelite history.
The Book of Samuel is a treasure-trove of family intrigue, politics, religion, national hopes and tensions. It is a dramatic backdrop to the development of a people in its land — an ever-timeless text that speaks to our own era and reflects a gamut of human emotions and experiences. As our Lunch & Learn “regulars” will attest, our class is interactive and our discussions are lively. Newcomers are always warmly welcomed, as together we discover anew the power and beauty of the Bible.
Register below. Zoom link included in confirmation.
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