These opportunities to study with renowned master teachers are open to the community.

Melton Graduate Course:
Shivim Panim: The Seventy Faces of Wisdom: Bereshit I
Faculty: Jane Shapiro

This course presents a combination of modern and classic commentaries on key biblical narratives in Bereshit and enables students to experience multiple ways of interpreting the stories from Adam to Abraham. There will be opportunities to learn key Hebrew vocabulary in the context of the text study, and experience alternative forms of biblical interpretation.

10 Sessions
Tuesday mornings
9:15 - 10:45am

Tuition and Materials: $200

Melton Graduate Course:
Shivim Panim: Bereshit II
Stories of the First Jewish Family
Faculty: Meira Kensky

The first book of the Torah introduces us to the prophecies, challenges, successes and failures associated with the patriarchs and matriarchs. In Bereshit II, ten particularly dramatic stories associated with the founding of the Jewish nation, beginning with the birth of Jacob and Eisav, invite students to consider their deeper messages. Stolen blessings, the sale of Joseph, and the rape of Dinah are just three of the narratives studied. Through the eyes of commentators and artists, both classic and modern, students plumb the depths of the texts in search of multiple understandings as well as contemporary relevance.

10 Sessions
Wednesday evenings
7:30 - 9:00pm
September 5, 2007 – December 7, 2007
Tuition and materials: $200

Engaging the Prophets Together
Faculty: Rabbi David Rosenberg

This course consists of intensive study of the Prophets and explores how our prophetic tradition presents central themes of Judaism. Participants will study weekly, experiencing yeshiva-style learning with a master teacher. The 30-session course includes 15 classes led by the instructor, and 15 chevruta (study-partner) sessions to extend the learning. Primary sources and commentaries will be provided with English translation. Come be part of this active learning community. Registration limited to 18 participants.

15 Class sessions, 15 Chevruta sessions
Thursday evenings
7:15 - 9:00pm
Begins October 11, 2007
Tuition and Materials: $300
 

To receive an application form, please contact Rolly Cohen,  847.291.7788 X1304 or email us at rolly@bjechicago.org