Uncover the untold twists and hidden meanings of Torah tales you thought you knew!
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MONDAY, 10:00-11:30am (ET) March 3 - April 28, 2025
Think you know the Torah? Think again. Dive into hidden meanings, wild interpretations, and surprising symbolism of several iconic biblical tales.
Course Description :
This eight-session course will flip traditional understandings of seven classic stories: Adam and Eve in the Garden, Cain’s offering, Abraham’s hospitality, Pharaoh’s dream, Aaron’s staff, the Golden Calf, and the Fiery Serpents. Forget the sanitized versions—this is Torah with a twist.
Come for the stories, stay for the insights, and leave with a whole new take on these ancient narratives.
MONDAYS, 10:00-11:30am (ET)
Dates: Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Apr. 7, 21, 28
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 :-).
