MOSES, THE BIBLE, AND THE AMERICAN EXPERIMENT

Description

Discover how Moses and the Hebrew Bible's teachings on freedom, justice, and equality shaped the values and vision of America's founders.

Location

ONLINE

Date & Time

WEDNESDAY, 2:00-3:30pm (ET), February 12 - March 19, 2025

 Discover how the teachings of Moses and the Hebrew Bible inspired America's founders.

Course Description:

Step into the world of the Hebrew Bible and explore how Moses and his teachings shaped the American Revolution and the founding of the United States. From the quest for freedom to the call for justice, America’s founders drew inspiration from the Bible’s powerful messages. We’ll uncover how the story of slavery, liberation, and divine justice influenced the nation’s fight for freedom and equality. Through the lens of Moses' journey and the Bible's core values, this course reveals how ancient teachings helped forge the American dream and its commitment to liberty and justice for all.

Wednesday, 2:00-3:30pm (ET)
 
Dates: Feb. 12, 19, 26; Mar. 5, 12, 19
 
About the Instructor:
 
Rabbi Ed Farber serves as Rabbi Emeritus at Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus in North Dade. A graduate of the Jewish Theological Seminary, he is a Miami native and has served his entire Rabbinic career in three Miami congregations. Rabbi Farber brings deep scholarship to his teaching coupled with a commitment to tradition and a lively teaching style.
 
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