DRJC Tools and Methodologies: Primary Texts
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What does it mean to engage with primary Jewish texts in a meaningful, accessible way? In this first webinar of our DRJC Tools and Methodologies series, we’ll dive into the foundational sources—Torah, rabbinic literature, and beyond—that have shaped Jewish life and learning across generations. Join Sara Wolkenfeld, Chief Learning Officer at Sefaria, as she guides us through approaches to working with primary texts and helps us build confidence in bringing these rich sources into our educational spaces.
This webinar will be recorded.
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Sara Wolkenfeld is the Chief Learning Officer at Sefaria, an online database and interface for Jewish texts. Sara is a member of Class Six of the Wexner Field Fellowship, and an alumna of the David Hartman Center at the Hartman Institute of North America. Sara also serves as Scholar-in-Residence at Ohev Sholom Congregation in Washington, DC. Her current research projects focus on the intersection between Jewish ethics and advancements in technology. Sara’s writing has been published in The Atlantic, First Things, and Religion Dispatches, as well as numerous Jewish publications.
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