Beginnings: Jewish Creation Myths from Shalom Hartman Institute - Drawing on classical midrash, medieval exegesis and kabbalah, Melila Hellner-Eshed will explore interpretations of the iconic opening of the Bible.

Three class sessions taught by Melila Hellner-Eshed and an unpacking session with Rabbi Josh Berkenwald.

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Beginnings and Order: Encounters with Jewish Creation Myths

How do we create new beginnings? How do we establish order in our lives and worlds? While the Genesis creation story is a familiar, seamless, and orderly one, later commentaries probe it to reveal cracks and underlying layers of the narrative. What gets lost or sacrificed when something is created and order is introduced? What precedes creation?

Drawing on sources such as classical midrash, medieval exegesis, and kabbalah, Melila Hellner-Eshed will explore various interpretations of this opening, iconic part of the Bible. These interpreters not only play with the text and language of the story, but in doing so, convey distinct approaches toward the deepest, existential questions confronting humanity.

Tuesday, March 1, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM (PT)*

Tuesday, March 8, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM (PT)*

Tuesday, March 15, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM (PT)*

Tuesday, March 22, 7:30 - 8:30 PM (PT) - Rabbi Berkenwald

• Registered participants can view a recording of each class at their leisure. Recordings are uploaded within 24 hours of each class.

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