
Investigating the Doctrine of Chosenness
Day:
Monday
Date:
May 5 - May 19, 2025
Time:
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm EDT
Suggested Contribution:
$25
Description
In this course, we’ll investigate what it means for the Jewish people to be chosen – one of the most divisive doctrines of Jewish thought. We’ll sketch the evolution of the notion from Biblical times until today.
Teacher
Rabbi Samuel Lebens is a professor of philosophy at the university of Haifa. His recent books include Thinking about Stories (Routledge), and A Guide for the Jewish Undecided (Maggid Books).