The First Two Books
The Hebrew Bible is full of stories that have informed much of human existence for thousands of years. World-renowned Torah scholar, Rabbi David Silber, has dedicated his life to teaching people to read and understand these stories for themselves. The first two books of the Tanakh, Genesis and Exodus, in many ways can be viewed as one unit, filled with lessons about what it means to be human, to be with other people, and to seek closeness to the Divine. Join us for a line-by-line close-reading of the text from the call of one man to the work of a nation, from a ruptured paradise to a constructed sanctuary. These episodes are recordings from live classes with student participation.
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Episodes
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
In chapter 28 of Genesis Jacob expresses his hope to build an inclusive family in which each member is part of a covenantal community. The various tensions within his family threaten to prevent that aspiration. These sessions will focus on chapters 36-38 which include the sale of Joseph and which we will subject to a close reading to reflect upon what will be necessary to repair and unite this family.
Taught by Rabbi David Silber, this class was recorded live on May 1st 2022 by The Drisha Institute for Jewish Education
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
A careful study of Genesis 32-36. The sessions will focus on the transformation of Jacob as reflected in the descriptions of his return from exile. Particular attention will be given to Jacob’s wrestling with his mysterious adversary in chapter 32, the episode of Dinah in chapter 34, and the death of Rachel in chapter 35.
Taught by Rabbi David Silber, this class was recorded live on April 3rd, 2022 by The Drisha Institute for Jewish Education
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
A careful study of Genesis 32-36. The sessions will focus on the transformation of Jacob as reflected in the descriptions of his return from exile. Particular attention will be given to Jacob’s wrestling with his mysterious adversary in chapter 32, the episode of Dinah in chapter 34, and the death of Rachel in chapter 35.
Taught by Rabbi David Silber, this class was recorded live on March 27th, 2022 by The Drisha Institute for Jewish Education
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
A careful study of Genesis 32-36. The sessions will focus on the transformation of Jacob as reflected in the descriptions of his return from exile. Particular attention will be given to Jacob’s wrestling with his mysterious adversary in chapter 32, the episode of Dinah in chapter 34, and the death of Rachel in chapter 35.
Taught by Rabbi David Silber, this class was recorded live on March 20th, 2022 by The Drisha Institute for Jewish Education
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
A careful study of Genesis 32-36. The sessions will focus on the transformation of Jacob as reflected in the descriptions of his return from exile. Particular attention will be given to Jacob’s wrestling with his mysterious adversary in chapter 32, the episode of Dinah in chapter 34, and the death of Rachel in chapter 35.
Taught by Rabbi David Silber, this class was recorded live on March 13th, 2022 by The Drisha Institute for Jewish Education
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
A careful study of Genesis 32-36. The sessions will focus on the transformation of Jacob as reflected in the descriptions of his return from exile. Particular attention will be given to Jacob’s wrestling with his mysterious adversary in chapter 32, the episode of Dinah in chapter 34, and the death of Rachel in chapter 35.
Taught by Rabbi David Silber, this class was recorded live on March 6th, 2022 by The Drisha Institute for Jewish Education
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
A careful study of Genesis 32-36. The sessions will focus on the transformation of Jacob as reflected in the descriptions of his return from exile. Particular attention will be given to Jacob’s wrestling with his mysterious adversary in chapter 32, the episode of Dinah in chapter 34, and the death of Rachel in chapter 35.
Taught by Rabbi David Silber, this class was recorded live on February 27th, 2022 by The Drisha Institute for Jewish Education
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
A careful study of Genesis 32-36. The sessions will focus on the transformation of Jacob as reflected in the descriptions of his return from exile. Particular attention will be given to Jacob’s wrestling with his mysterious adversary in chapter 32, the episode of Dinah in chapter 34, and the death of Rachel in chapter 35.
Taught by Rabbi David Silber, this class was recorded live on February 20th, 2022 by The Drisha Institute for Jewish Education
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
A careful study of Genesis 32-36. The sessions will focus on the transformation of Jacob as reflected in the descriptions of his return from exile. Particular attention will be given to Jacob’s wrestling with his mysterious adversary in chapter 32, the episode of Dinah in chapter 34, and the death of Rachel in chapter 35.
Taught by Rabbi David Silber, this class was recorded live on February 13th, 2022 by The Drisha Institute for Jewish Education
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
A careful study of Genesis 32-36. The sessions will focus on the transformation of Jacob as reflected in the descriptions of his return from exile. Particular attention will be given to Jacob’s wrestling with his mysterious adversary in chapter 32, the episode of Dinah in chapter 34, and the death of Rachel in chapter 35.
Taught by Rabbi David Silber, this class was recorded live on February 6th, 2022 by The Drisha Institute for Jewish Education