What Do Jews Think of God? A Class in Jewish Theology

What Do Jews Think of God? A Class in Jewish Theology

Tuesdays at 12:00pm PST

We will examine various ideas about God in Jewish tradition. What can we say about God? What can we say about human beings and their connection to God?  How can evil exist in the world if God is good? Are Jews the Chosen People? What is the meaning of Torah? What can we say about the mitzvot, God's commandments? Does God hear our prayers? Is there a Messiah? What does the Halacha say about abortion? We will look at how Jewish tradition addresses these questions by examining selections from the Bible, the Talmud, the Midrash, and the Kabbalah. Join us for 8 classes of spirited discussion and learning. 



This class meets the following Tuesdays at noon: 



February 6 

February 13 

February 20 

February 27 

March 5 

March 12 

March 19 

March 26 

Michael Berenbaum is a Professor of Jewish Studies and Director of the Sigi Ziering Institute at the American Jewish University. He is a writer, a scholar and a creator of Museums. His work has been recognized by the Emmys and Academy Awards.