Purim: Webinar for Rabbis

Join JTS for a free webinar for rabbis designed to inspire you in your preparation of Purim derashot and teaching this year. This program is offered in collaboration with the Rabbinical Assembly.

History or Herstory:  An Equivocal Reading of the Book of Esther

Presented by Dr. Amy Kalmanofsky

Who is the true hero of Megillat Esther?  This session examines the relationship between Esther and Mordecai and considers how the gender dynamic in Megillat Esther offers a relevant model for contemporary readers.    

Thursday, February 27, 12:00 p.m.–1:15 p.m. Eastern Time

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Dr. Amy Kalmanofsky is Blanche and Romie Shapiro Associate Professor of Bible at JTS, and dean of Albert A. List College of Jewish Studies. Previously, Dr. Kalmanofsky was associate vice chancellor, serving as an ambassador for JTS, teaching in communities across North America. She teaches courses on biblical literature, religion, and feminist interpretation of the Bible. In her writing and teaching, Dr. Kalmanofsky combines contemporary ideas and critical methods with traditional text study, teaching students to be careful, creative interpreters of Torah. She is the author of two books and contributed three articles to The Women’s Torah Commentary.

For more information, please contact Rabbi Tim Bernard, JTS director of digital learning and engagement: (212) 678-8908 or communitylearning@jtsa.edu.