Ben Zoma said: Who is wise? One who learns from everyone, as is said,
“Because everyone has been my teacher, I have gained understanding.” —(mAvot 4:1)
Rabbi Hanina said: From my teachers I learned much, from my colleagues still more,
but from my students most of all. –(BT Ta’anit 7a)
This is a list of the various classes and workshops I have taught. For more information about my teaching and for student endorsements, please read here
ELUL STUDIES: Genesis 21 and 1 Samuel 1-2:10 (2008)
Classes at Congregation Eitz Chayim Three part series in preparation for Rosh Hashanah, studying Sarah, Hagar, Abraham, Hannah and Elkanah, whose stories are contained in the Torah and Haftarah portions for the first day of Rosh Hashanah.
ANCESTORS OF RUTH AND BOAZ (2008)
Classes at Congregation Eitz Chayim Ten part series on biblical women, culminating in an in depth study of Ruth in preparation for Shavuot. Focus on the relationship of Tamar, Lot’s daughters, Rachel and Leah to Ruth and Boaz. Six class members went on to teach at Shavuot.
HAFTARAH FOR ROSH HASHANAH (2007)
Classes at Congregation Eitz Chayim Four part series looking at Hannah’s story in the haftarah for the first day of Rosh Hashanah. Hannah was a remarkably independent biblical woman who was among a small and elite group of women who were called prophets in the Jewish tradition. She was barren until her prayers were answered and she gave birth to Samuel. Her story has resounding relevance to Jews of every age. Bible – Close study of I Samuel 1:1 – 2:10 in English with reference to Hebrew Rabbinics – Selected texts (in English) from Talmud and Midrash. Hasidism: R. Nachman…
GARMENT OF TORAH (2006)
Classes at Congregation Eitz Chayim Three part series, introducing source materials from the Jewish tradition (in English) and posing questions about values What does our Tradition say about Oral Torah and about Torah study? Maimonides on studying Torah, and the Sefat Emet on Genesis and the Oral Torah. How do we deal with texts that conflict with our values? Judith Plaskow on Hosea, and Art Green on the Sefat Emet How do the texts help us to find and/or live with our values? Concepts of tikkun olam and tzedakah; teachings from modern Jewish social activists