Torah for This Moment: Kol Dodi Dofek

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At Yeshiva University on Yom Ha'Atzma'ut (Israeli Independence Day) 1956, Rav Joseph B. Soloveitchik delivered an empowering and perhaps radical sermon that was later published as the essay Kol Dodi Dofek. In this session we will explore Soloveitchik's surprising response to suffering, his conception of Jewish peoplehood, and his conclusions about how American Jewry should relate to the State of Israel in times of crisis. Join us in this text study to enrich and strengthen yourself with Torah for this moment—both timely and timeless in equal measure.  All texts in English, no prior experience of Jewish text study necessary.

Presented by Mikhael Reuven Kesher, The Jewish Education Project

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Mikhael Reuven Kesher is a curator of educational experiences and resources, whose professional passion is supporting Jewish educators and learners in building informed, constructive, and committed relationships with am yisrael (the Jewish people) and medinat yisrael (the Jewish state). As a British-born Israeli-by-choice and American-in-the-making, he cares deeply about strengthening each Jew’s connection to global Jewry. Before joining The Jewish Education Project as Director, Israel Education, Mikhael worked at Harvard Hillel, MIT Hillel, and Hebrew College. He holds Master’s degrees in Philosophy (University of Cambridge), Near Eastern & Judaic Studies (Brandeis University), and Jewish professional leadership (Brandeis University). At home, Mikhael is an avid reader, ḥevruta enthusiast, and devoted abba to two young children.

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  • Teen Engagement