Michael B. Eisenstat Miniversity of Judaism
The Rabbi Michael B. Eisenstat Miniversity of Judaism is proud to present its 2022-23 programming, featuring a special line-up of lectures presented in-person in the Fran Mann Memorial Library.
COST: FREE to TBI Members
$10 per person - per course for non-members
All attendees should complete registration form separately.
Sponsored by Temple Beth Israel and The Jewish Federation of Sarasota Manatee, this Miniversity season is open to the entire community. Pre-registration is requested.
Masks are no longer required, but we do highly encourage them while attending programs and services at Temple Beth Israel.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact the TBI office via email at office@longboatkeytemple.org
Wednesday, November 9, 16 at 2:00pm (3-part session) COMPLETED
Speaker: Rabbi Stephen L. Sniderman
Topic: WORDS USED, MISUSED AND ABUSED
A provocative and challenging critical discussion of the words we use to describe our Jewish beliefs, concerns and practices.
Wednesday, December 7, 14, 21 at 2:00pm (3 different topics) COMPLETED
Speaker: Rabbi Howard Simon
Topic 1: THE ISRAEL ELECTION
We will examine who won the election and why; Why the winners and losers were selected by the electorate; what this means for Israel's future
TOPIC 2: ISRAEL AND IRAN FACE OFF
Iran's threats to Israel and its desire to destroy Israel: Israel's reaction to threats from Iran; Iran's support of terrorist groups threatening Israel and Israel's reaction; Continued war of words between Israel and Iran
TOPIC 3: ISRAEL AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH MIDDLE EAST NEIGHBORS
The importance of the Abraham Accords and the positive relations with Israel, Turkey, and its new-founded relations with Russia and Iran; What this means for Israel maritime border established with Lebanon; the changing attitude by Israel regarding Syria
Wednesday, January 11, 18, 25 at 2:00pm
Speaker: Rabbi Michael B. Eisenstat
Topic: Oedipus and Israel: Common themes between two diametrically opposed cultures
Wednesday, February 1, 8, 15, 22 at 2:00pm (4-part series)
Speaker: Rabbi Peter Kasdan
Theme: AN EXPLORATION OF MODERN REFORM RESPONSA LITERATURE
How knowledge of Jewish traditions can ofttimes help us respond to controversial, difficult modern-day social issues
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Fri, September 22 2023 7 Tishrei 5784