Join us for an interactive text study of Rebecca, Isaac, Jacob and Esau. Study will be led by Penina Weinberg. 6:45 pm for schmooze. Bring veggie snacks if you wish.
Study will begin promptly at 7:15pm.
We’ll do a close reading of the story of Isaac, Rebecca, Jacob and Esau. We’ll follow through on what we learned from Song of Songs 8:6
For love is as strong as death [“The love which Isaac bore to Esau” –from Song of Songs Rabbah]
Jealousy as harsh as Sheol [“The Jealousy which Esau bore against Jacob” –from Song of Songs Rabbah]
We will study the way in which Rebecca may be seen to inherit the mantles of both Abraham and Sarah, and to occupy a gender space both male and female. We will consider whether Jacob can be read as transgender and/or as a person whose true voice is never heard.
Penina Weinberg has been teaching Hebrew Bible for over 10 years and is determined for people to claim and own the text for themselves. She holds a Masters Degree in Jewish Studies from Hebrew College.
Although Ruach HaYam speaks with a queer Jewish voice, we welcome persons of all gender and faith identities. Our study sessions are warm, meaningful, collaborative, lead to deepening of friendships, and are simply fabulous.
Event Location: Congregation Eitz Chayim
136 Magazine St, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02139
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