Scholar-in-Residence Weekend: Dr. Elsie R. Stern

A program of the Miriam & Moses Center for Pluralistic Adult Jewish Learning

Join us for a special Shabbat weekend as we welcome Dr. Elsie R. Stern, professor of Bible at the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College in Philadelphia, and the granddaughter of Rabbi Jacob Rudin. She has authored books and essays for scholars, clergy, and lay leaders, and has contributed to The Jewish Study Bible and The Torah: A Women’s Commentary. Dr. Stern is the general editor for the New CCAR Torah Commentary, which will serve as the main Torah commentary for the Reform movement of Judaism.

Friday, November 7
5:30-7 p.m. Congregational Dinner
Join us for a delicious dinner before Erev Shabbat Service.
$18 members/$25 not-yet members
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7 p.m. Erev Shabbat Service with Stephanie & The Shabbatones
Dr. Stern will discuss Rabbi Jacob P. Rudin and his legacy in Reform Judaism today.
Much has changed in American liberal Judaism since Rabbi Rudin’s time at Beth-El, though the pillars of his rabbinate—social justice, interfaith work, and his belief in the power of language—continue to shape contemporary liberal Judaism. Dr. Stern, Rabbi Rudin’s granddaughter, will reflect on his legacy and how it animates American Judaism today.

Saturday, November 8
9:15-10:15 a.m. Torah Study with Dr. Stern
Dr. Stern will discuss Parashat Vayera through the lens of the new CCAR Torah commentary. Learn about the commentary’s content and approach, and share your feedback.
This program is sponsored by Cindy & Dr. Adam Bender.

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Lunch & Learn with Dr. Stern
Dr. Stern will speak about why the reform rabbis’ association decided to produce a new Torah translation and commentary, and will share the features that make it distinctive.
This program is sponsored by Cindy & Dr. Adam Bender.
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