BT in the AM

Class 1: The Life and Legacy of King David
9:30-10:20am, facilitator: Chana Slavaticki 

King David, famously known as a gentle shepherd, fearless warrior, soulful musician, humble leader, and loyal servant of Hashem, lived a life that was captivating and complicated.  In this text-based course, we will explore key episodes in the book of Samuel which focus on King David’s relationships with Goliath, Saul, Jonathan, his wives, and Hashem. We will also look at the Psalms that express his anguish and elation through the ups and downs of his experiences and discover how his life story can uplift and inspire us.

Class 2: Answering Israel’s Toughest Questions
10:30-11:30am, Facilitator: Rabbi Mitchell Wohlberg 

In Pirkei Avot we are taught: “Know what to answer.” Since October 7, we as Jews have been confronted with burning questions many of us have never faced before: Hamas or hostage deal, two states or one, genocide or self-defense, Netanyahu or elections, Haredim or IDF, etc. These questions are immensely complex. Immerse yourself in Israel’s biggest dilemmas as we find connections in the Torah portion of
the week and a range of Jewish texts to help us shed light on their answers.