Join Pardes visiting scholar Gila Fine, beloved teacher of Rabbinic Literature, for a dynamic evening of Jewish text study and conversation. All are welcome.
Update: Unfortunately, some of these salon events are now at capacity. We encourage you to book to learn with Gila at JW3 where places remain, if the available salon doesn't suit you. For more information and to book at JW3
https://www.jw3.org.uk/whats-on/he-who-causes-me-suffering-tale-agony-and-rebirth
Sunday, 19th November:
1pm - NORTH FINCHLEY / hosted by Eryn London - FULLY BOOKED!
7.30pm - FINSBURY PARK / hosted by Joe Hyman - FULLY BOOKED!
Monday 20th November:
7.30pm - HENDON / hosted by Jay Schlesinger - FULLY BOOKED!
Events are free of charge. Kosher refreshments will be served.
RSVP below to reserve your place and for exact address
Questions? Email ukpardes@pardes.org.il
About Gila:
Gila Fine is a lecturer in rabbinic literature at the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies, exploring the tales of the Talmud through philosophy, literary criticism, psychoanalysis, and pop-culture. She also serves on the faculty of the Nachshon Project, the London School of Jewish Studies, and Amudim Seminary, and has taught thousands of students at communities and conferences across the Jewish world. Gila’s work has been featured in the
BBC,
Haaretz,
Jerusalem Post,
Jerusalem Report,
Tradition Journal, Jewish News, and Jewish Chronicle (which selected her as one of the ten most influential Brits in Israel). Haaretz has called her “a young woman on her way to becoming one of the more outstanding Jewish thinkers of the next generation.”
About the topic:
The Day the World Turned Dark
When did the world first lose its light? How did this give rise to Judaism’s most primordial holiday? And what does it teach us about facing the dark times in our lives? Join us in exploring the mythic origins of Chanukah through the Bible and Apocrypha, Talmud and New Testament, Rav Kook and Isaac Newton.
About Pardes:
Pardes is an open, non-denominational Jewish learning community, based in Jerusalem and with programmes worldwide. Learners encounter and grapple with classic texts and traditions of Judaism while exploring their relevance to today’s most pressing issues. Pardes empowers students with the knowledge and tools to take ownership of their Jewish experience.
Check out our website.
