The Book of Ruth
Admission
- $115.00 - JCA Member
- $130.00 - General public
Location
1342 Congress Street
Portland, ME 04102
United States of America
Room Number: Moser Family Library
Description
The Book of Ruth, read on the spring festival of Shavuot, has much to say about the lot of a woman alone in the ancient world and how Torah laws sought to protect her. It is also a story of the resolve of women, of love and caring, of inclusivity, of the perception of worthiness, and of human determination. We’ll explore all of these themes as they are grounded within the text, and from the vantage point of ancient and modern commentators. Required text: Any edition of the Book of Ruth or the Jewish Bible (Tanakh).
Tuesdays, 9:00 – 10:30 AM, in the Moser Family Library
6 sessions: October 17, October 24, October 31, November 7, November 14, November 21
Tuition: $115/JCA member, $130/General public
5 student minimum
Registration deadline: Tuesday, October 3