Queers look at parashat Yitro (Jan 23, 2022)

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Ruach HaYam teaching presented by Penina Weinberg
January 23, 2022

This is the week (or the Sunday after) of the Torah portion Yitro, Exodus 18:1-20:23. We will explore one or more of the fabulous topics in this section of the Torah.
—> Why did Zipporah disappear and reappear?
—> Burnout/Self Care [Yitro and Moses]
—> God as Eagle [gender considerations of the Eternal]
—> According to the story of the Revelation at Sinai/ Synesthesia, we access revelation in different ways, but they are all equally valid ways of access [Disability Justice issues – R Lauren Tuchman might be our supplementary reading]
—> The Decalogue (“10 commandments”)
Closer to the date, there will be some study materials here: https://tinyurl.com/RuHayYitro
If you have read this far, mazel tov. Here is an added treat. Feel free to zoom into Temple Beth Israel Waltham on Saturday January 22, to see how Rabbi David Finklelestein will approach this topic as part of our Hashmiini series https://tbiwaltham.org/local-rabbi-brings-marginalized…/ Alas we will not likely be davenning in person

Banner is “Revelation at Mt. Sinai,” Moravian Haggadah, 1737, engraving, facsimile courtesy of Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies, Chicago. Found on https://ivc.lib.rochester.edu/seeing-the-sounds…/

At 7 pm ET, meeting will be open for logging in, schmoozing and solving any technical issues. Study begins at 7:15 ET. We will go until 8:45 pm.
——>>>>>> Zoom login can be found in the Ruach HaYam study room. https://www.studywithpenina.com/ruach_hayam

——>>>>>> Only recognized names will be admitted to Zoom meeting. Please be sure to RSVP

Penina Weinberg is an independent Hebrew bible scholar whose study and teaching focus on the intersection of power, politics and gender in the Hebrew Bible. She has run workshops for Nehirim and Keshet and has been teaching Hebrew bible for 10 years. She has written in Tikkun and HBI blog, and is the leader and founder of Ruach HaYam.

*** Ruach HaYam https://www.facebook.com/groups/Ruach.HaYam/ study sessions provide a queer Jewish look at text, and are welcoming to LGBTQ+ and allies, to any learning or faith background, to all bodies, and friendly to beginners***