Invitation to a worldwide Progressive Torah study session - live, online!
On the Shabbat, July 17, we read the Haftorah known as Shabbat Hazon (the Sabbath of Vision), which teaches us about Isaiah’s strong criticism of what was happening in the Jerusalem of his time. He lashes out at the corruption and hypocrisy of the politicians, the wealthy and the religious establishment, all of whom are turning Jerusalem into anything but a holy city. He delivers God’s message that the Jewish people is obsessed with sacrifices, but cares noting for the poor or needy. In essence, Isaiah’s message is that the city’s people may be going through the motions of piety when it comes to pleasing God, but have no idea how to treat their fellow man.
Come join the Anita Saltz International Education Center live, online, for a unique and innovative webinar. This Web-based study session will look at the experience of our ancestors, their experience in Jerusalem, and what all this can teach us about our Jewish communities today. It will begin at 18:00 GMT on July 11 (July 12 in eastern Asia, Australia and Oceania). For further details and information on how to connect to the Saltz Center webinar, contact the center’s director, Rabbi Rich Kirschen, at Rich@wupj.org.il.
See you online at the Saltz Center webinar!
Rabbi Rich Kirschen
