Do Not Raise Your Hand Against the Boy: The Binding of Isaac in the Torah and Midrash
Mondays at 5 p.m. ET, Sept. 9-30
All sessions will be recorded and sent to students.
Few Biblical moments are as raw, disturbing and thought provoking as the binding of Isaac.
Even though it was celebrated for generations as the ultimate triumph of faith in Judaism, the modern understanding of the story is very different. But our generation is actually not the first to grapple with the dark forces that are at work in this Biblical anthem.
In this new online class with the acclaimed novelist and teacher Ruby Namdar, we will study some Biblical, Talmudic and Midrashic texts that will expose the great complexity of this story — and the true lessons that might be learned from it. (Spoiler alert: Killing your own sons for the sake of Heaven is not one of them.)
Don't miss this opportunity to study with one of the master writers of our time!
Each class is approximately 1 hour long. There are no refunds for this course.
About your teacher
Ruby Namdar was born and raised in Jerusalem to a family of Iranian-Jewish heritage. His first book, "Haviv" (2000), won The Ministries of Culture Award for Best First Publication. His 2017 novel, "The Ruined House," won the Sapir Prize, Israel's most prestigious literary award. He currently lives in New York City and teaches literature, focusing on Biblical and Talmudic narrative.
