Dr. Zohar Raviv - The Wondering Jew-The Chosen..The Choosing..and the Choice
Dr. Zohar Raviv presented a series of lectures in English sponsored by Alma College in Tel Aviv. This is the fifth and final  in a series titled “The Wondering Jew”.  The Chosen..The Choosing..and the Choice. We want to thank him for his generosity in taking the time to share his knowledge with the group and challenging us to think outside the "box".

 

And You shall be a hallowed nation unto Me, of all the nations..

The Lord did not set His love upon you. nor choose you, because you were more in number than any people-for you were the fewest of all peoples..

For You have chosen us and sanctified us of all nations.

Parashat Truma-anyone whose heart so wishes...

O.K. So I am Chosen..What does it actually mean?

Or A Politically-Correct Minefield Debased

Responsibilities: Numerous & Exclusive

Rights: None

Rabbi Akiva used to say: "Beloved is man. for he was created in God's image: and the fact that God made it known that man was created in His image is indicative of an evern greater love. As the verse state (Genesis 9:6) " In the image of God, man was created."

The Mishna goes on to say. "Beloved are the people Israel. for they are called children of God: it is even a greater love that it was made known to them that they are called children of God, as it said,"You are the children of the Lord, your God, Beloved are the people Israel. for a precious article (the Torah) was given to them...

SESSION ONE

https://israelseen.com/2013/01/28/dr-zohar-raviv-the-wondering-jew-series-who-makes-the-whole-in-the-donut/

SESSION TWO

https://israelseen.com/2013/02/06/dr-zohar-raviv-the-wondering-jew-series-who-will-save-us-between-the-messiah-and-the-messianic-era/

SESSION THREE

https://israelseen.com/2013/02/11/dr-zohar-raviv-the-wondering-jew-series-embracing-auschwitz-the-perils-of-holocaust-narratives/

SESSION FOUR

https://israelseen.com/2013/02/19/dr-zohar-raviv-the-wondering-jew-series-16th-century-kabbalah-in-tzfat/

 
Hebrew Culture in English
Alma’s custom courses for English-speakers explore Hebrew culture by probing with learners key classical and contemporary texts, ideas, and dilemmas shaping Jewish and Israeli identities.
The Wondering Jew

Session 1. Between Good, Bad, and Evil: A Walk in the Divine Park

Session 2. Who Will Save Us? Between The Messiah and The Messianic Era

Session 3.