Who or what is the Messiah in Judaism? We will explore this fascinating subject in Jewish history and Rabbinic teachings.
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Mondays, 10:00 - 11:30am (EST) June 3 - August 5th
“The Messiah will come when he is no longer necessary.”
- Franz Kafka
Course Description:
Who or what is the Messiah in Judaism? Did he/she already show up? How would we recognize the Messiah? What and who were False Messiahs? False Messiahs?
The answer to these and other questions you may have not yet thought of, will be explored in this rollercoaster ride through Jewish history and Rabbinic teachings on this fascinating subject.
MONDAYS, 10:00-11:30am (EST)
Dates: June 3, 10, 17, 24; July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Aug. 5
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 :-).
