Freud in the Talmud
Exploring the Unconscious in Ancient Jewish Text
with Ruby Namdar
Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. ET
April 23 - May 14
All classes will be recorded and sent to registrants.
Did Sigmund Freud ever study the Talmud? Perhaps, and perhaps not.
However, his radical and highly imaginative thinking is most certainly echoed in this wild and daring ancient Jewish text.
In this class with master novelist and teacher Ruby Namdar, you will read and analyze Talmudic and Biblical tales that lend themselves to Freudian interpretation — including the hidden meaning of dreams, the intimidating presence of "The Uncanny" and the desire to overthrow the overbearing yoke of the SuperEgo.
No previous knowledge of Hebrew, Aramaic, Talmud or Freudian theory is required.
Don't miss this unique lens on the Talmud not offered anywhere else!
Have questions about the course? Email community@myjewishlearning.com
Purchases of this course are non-refundable.
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.
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