Judaism and The Big Questions

Week 4 | Tu, W, Th, F | Smith Library Classroom | Ages 16 and up

Faith, the future and forgiveness; heaven and hell; sin and salvation; good and evil — how does Judaism approach these Big Questions? This course is for anyone — of any faith or no faith at all — who is curious about Jewish teachings on the ideas and concepts that shape Western thought. Bring your own questions and challenges of belief as we openly discuss our differences and our similarities, and how our beliefs may or may not inform the way we live our lives.

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Elyse Goldstein

Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa Brandeis 1978. MA and Ordination from HUC-JIR 1983. Founding Rabbi of City Shul, Toronto. Author of four award-winning books on Women and Judaism. Covenant Award: Outstanding Educator. First woman elected as president of interdenominational Toronto Board of Rabbis. One of seven women featured in Canadian National Film Board documentary, “Half the Kingdom." Fiery speaker, skilled teacher, social justice advocate.

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