Elul: A Journey Toward Repentance IV

Part of ScholarStream, a partnership of the Conservative movement 

Four Wednesdays: August 31, September 7, 14, 21, 2022

QUESTIONING THE UNQUESTIONABLE GOD: A HEART-TO-HEART MONO/DIALOGUE WITH GOD

August 31, 12:00–1:00 p.m. ET 

With Rabbi Dr. Reb Mimi Feigelson, Mashpiah Ruchanit (spiritual mentor) of the Rabbinical School of The Schechter Institute of Jewish Studies 

WAS ADAM THE FIRST BA’AL TESHUVAH (REPENTANT SINNER)? FROM THE APOCRYPHA TO THE MIDRASH

September 7, 12:00–1:00 p.m. ET   

With Dr. Gila Vachman, Lecturer in Midrash at The Schechter Institute of Jewish Studies 

THE LIGHT OF REPENTANCE: HORNED ALTARS, GLITTERING PRIESTS, AND ILLUMINATED SOULS 

September 14, 8:00–9:00 p.m. ET 

With Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson, Vice President, American Jewish University 

SIN AND REPENTANCE IN JUDAISM AND CHRISTIANITY: IT ALL DEPENDS ON HOW YOU UNDERSTAND HUMAN BEINGS IN THE FIRST PLACE 

September 21, 8:00–9:00 p.m. ET 

With Rabbi Elliot Dorff, Sol & Anne Dorff Distinguished Professor in Philosophy and University Rector, American Jewish University 

Individuals can sign up at a cost of $25 for the series, or for free with a code from a sponsoring congregation. VIEW THE FULL SERIES AND REGISTER

ABOUT SCHOLARSTREAM 

Beginning in August and spanning all the way up to Shavuot, JTS is partnering with other Conservative Movement seminaries and institutions to offer seven lecture series featuring outstanding scholars and teachers from across the movement. Synagogues are invited to become ScholarStream co-sponsors so that their members may enjoy all of the lectures at no charge.   

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