Rabbi Greg Marcus: The Chesed Voice (Kindness) in Jewish Texts (on Zoom)
- Pacific Time Virtual Program
$60.00
The “Chesed voice,” which prioritizes Acts of Chesed (Lovingkindness) over Jewish Law, can be traced all the way back to the Torah itself. You will learn why in the Talmud a rabbi was executed because he only studied Torah and did not engage in acts of Chesed. Join us for an extraordinary exploration of the age-old (yet totally contemporary) tension between the strict letter of the law and unbounded acts Chesed.
Tuesdays, November 19, December 3, 10, 17 @ 7–8:30pm
Some key points we will cover:
- The meaning of a literary voice, and how it applies in Jewish texts. Hint: It is a point of view, and Jewish texts are filled with different voices arguing with one another directly or indirectly.
- Characteristics of the Chesed Voice, which prioritizes acts of Chesed (Lovingkindness) over following the letter of the Jewish law
- Examples of the tension between the Chesed and Law voices in the Talmud, prophets, psalms, the books of Ezra & Ruth and the Torah. Yes, the Torah has a voice that argues for Chesed over following the legal mitzvot.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Zoom link/details will be emailed to you once you complete registration, one week before your program AND the day before. Please keep this information in a location easy to find.
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