Women’s Midrash (Hybrid)

The stories of women as preserved in our biblical and rabbinic texts are sparse, and women’s voices were largely kept in whispers for much of Jewish history; but in the modern day, incredible work by women scholars and writers has lifted up stories long lost, gave voice to the voiceless, and have helped women to read themselves into old texts anew. Come and learn some of the different approaches these authors of women’s midrash have taken, and be inspired by their creative, emotional, and occasionally radical reads of our matriarchs!

This course follows a sequential structure, but anyone is welcome to join at any point, or to drop in to any class. If you have questions regarding participation, please contact the program leader.

Dates: March 10, 17, 24, 31

This class is part of eLeMeNTs | Lishma: Monday Night Torah at the BEIT. Join us starting at 7:00 pm every Monday night for community connection, words of Torah, a dedication of learning, and a Kaddish opportunity before classes begin at 7:30.

eLeMeNTs courses this year are organized in two curricular tracks: “Wrestling with Big Questions” and “Exploring Jewish Identity.” You can take courses all within one track to explore related concepts from multiple angles, or jump from one track to another based on what courses intrigue you. This course is part of “Exploring Jewish Identity:” Connect with Jewish Peoplehood across ages and cultures through text, language, and art.

Registration: This event is available in person and online. Please click the appropriate purple bar above to register.

Sponsored by the Beth Elohim Institute for Transformation (BEIT), which offers an integrated, multifaceted approach to exploring and applying Jewish teachings and tradition to our contemporary daily lives by bringing together learning, spiritual practice, caring, and action all under one roof.