Learning with Rabbi Falco: Chosen for a Purpose: Jewish Identity and the Concept of “Chosenness”

Upcoming Sessions

1. Wednesday, December 4, 2024 • 3 Kislev 5785

7:00 PM - 8:00 PMModern Perspectives: Embracing or Reimagining the Idea of Chosenness

2. Wednesday, December 11, 2024 • 10 Kislev 5785

7:00 PM - 8:00 PMModern Challenges: Chosenness in the Face of Inclusivity & Universalism

3. Tuesday, December 17, 2024 • 16 Kislev 5785

7:00 PM - 8:00 PMPersonal & Communal Reflections: What does Chosenness Mean Today

Past Sessions
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 • 19 Cheshvan 5785 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Chosenness in Rabbinic Literature: Interpreting Identity & Mission
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 • 12 Cheshvan 5785 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Chosenness in Torah: A Blessing & Challenge
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 • 5 Cheshvan 5785 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM - The Origins of Chosenness: A Covenant with God

This six-week mini-course explores one of Judaism’s most fundamental and complex ideas: the notion of being a "chosen people." Together, we will examine how chosenness is presented in the Torah, interpreted by rabbinic sages, and reimagined by modern thinkers. Participants will engage with key texts and grapple with the ethical, theological, and communal implications of this concept. By the end of the course, we will reflect on what chosenness means for Jewish identity and practice in today’s world.

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