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MONDAY, 10:00-11:30am (EST) February 6th - May 1st
“The Psalms are the songs of Israel;
always sing them with pride."
- A grandfather’s words to his granddaughter at her Bat Mitzvah
Course Description :
Comprising 150 chapters, these songs of praise to God, cries of despair at personal misfortune, celebrations of triumph over adversaries, both spiritual and physical, solace in the face of loss, and so many other life moments, have provided words of strength, courage, comfort for countless generations readers, both Jews and Christians alike.
Through selected reading, discussion, as well as personal reflection, we will enter into the spiritual world of Psalms. From our journey, though not having read all 150 Psalms, we will have gained and internalized tools necessary for further personal exploration and appreciation of these timeless songs.
MONDAY, 10:00-11:30am (EST)
Dates: Feb. 6, 13, 27; Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27; Apr. 17, 24; May 1
Required Text: Tanach/Bible- any translation is fine
About the Instructor:
Rabbi Norman Lipson moved to Miami, FL in 1955. Following graduation from the University of Miami, he entered the Hebrew-Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion in Cincinnati, Ohio and was ordained in 1972. He has served on the national staff of the Anti-Defamation League and as spiritual leader of congregations in Mississippi, Texas, Hollywood, FL and most recently Temple Dor Dorim in Weston, where he was the Founding Rabbi, and now is Emeritus. For years, Rabbi Lipson’s been a sought-after teacher in Broward and luckily for us, now “brings his talents to North Dade/Aventura. He is married and the proud grandfather of four brilliant grandchildren (direct quote :-).
