Join us to explore the Torah in an open environment in this twice-monthly class led by Rabbi Bridget Wynne. Come to one session, a few, or the series.  

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WHO: All are welcome, and no experience with Jewish study or knowledge of Hebrew is necessary. Please feel free to invite friends who may be interested.

 

WHEN: We meet twice monthly on Wednesdays, 7:00-9:00 pm. Specific dates for 2022-2023 are below.

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WHERE: We currently meet online due to COVID concerns.

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HOW: The fee is $30/session. If you may be interested in participating, contact Rabbi Bridget Wynne to register and receive the reading.

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Most of us grew up believing that the third commandment, which says we are not to take God’s name in vain, is telling us not to curse, or to blurt out a reference to God in pain or exasperation. Yes, our words matter, but is this use of words really worth including in such an important list? As with the other commandments, when we look carefully at its words—some of which are quite ambiguous—and a variety of commentaries, its implications are far deeper and more compelling than the way they are understood in popular culture.

 

To look beneath the surface of this brief teaching, we will read several different translations, commentary by each of the translators, and additional commentary from traditional and contemporary sources.

 

Rabbi Bridget Wynne will lead us in exploring this and other questions in an open atmosphere. All are welcome and all questions are welcome!

 

No experience with Torah or knowledge of Hebrew is necessary.

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Participants prepare by reading brief materials before the session at which we'll discuss them, so we recommend that you register early enough give yourself time to do this. Rabbi Bridget will send the materials to you by email after you register.

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QUESTIONS: Contact us by email or at 510-545-9977.

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SCHEDULE: Wednesdays, 7:00-9:00 pm PT, online