About the Course
This four-part series examines four Talmudic figures to expose different cracks in authority. Elazar ben Azariah, the Imposter, a leader who feels unqualified. Rabbi Akiva, the Outsider, who never fully believes he belongs. Imma Shalom, the Insider, who refuses to look away. And Rabba bar bar Hana, the Storyteller, who turns to myth when law falters. The Gemara preserves these figures as warnings, experiments, and provocations, prompting us to ask what happens to Torah when certainty breaks down. Monday, June 8; Wednesday, June 10; Monday, June 15; Wednesday, June 17 5:00–6:00 PM Pacific / 8:00–9:00 PM Eastern
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Meet Rabbi Jessica Minnen
Rabbi Jessica Minnen is a writer, ritualist, and liturgist committed to the discipline of delight. Inspired by user-centered design, she consults with organizations across the country to create, deliver, and scale transformative Jewish learning. Jessica is a sought-after educator who has taught for Hillel International, Jewish Federations of North America, JCC Association of North America, Foundation for Jewish Camp, and Birthright Israel, among others. She was a part of the founding team of OneTable where she served as Rabbi in Residence from 2014-2021, and now works as a Senior Education Specialist with Momentum where she focuses on introducing women around the world to Jewish values through an immersive Israel experience, regional retreats, cohort-based learning, and a daily companion app. Originally from Paducah, Kentucky, Jessica is an alumna of Washington University in St. Louis, the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies, Paideia: The European Institute for Jewish Studies in Sweden, and Baltimore Hebrew University. She is a past Fellow of the Shalom Hartman Institute’s Women’s Leadership Mission and the Ruskay Institute for Professional Leadership and received rabbinic ordination from the Jewish Theological Seminary in 2013. Jessica lives in Denver, Colorado and is mom to one amazing dog and one amazing human.
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Join us on this enlightening journey to explore the cracks in authority and gain a deeper understanding of Talmudic lives. Enroll now to start your transformative learning experience!
$72.00