“I know, I know. We are your chosen people. But once in a while, can’t you choose someone else?” -Tevye, Fiddler on the Roof

Join Rabbi Bender for a four part series on the concept of Jews as the “chosen people.” Each class will dive into one Jewish thinker, offering a chance to understand how different theologians have viewed this idea. Together we will discuss the weighted presence this concept holds in our tradition and reflect on its relevance in our modern world. 

This class is for adults, is hybrid, and will be capped at 35 people. 

• Session One- Joseph Soloveitchik: Dual Covenants 

• Session Two- Yeshayahu Leibowitz: Religion of Demand

• Session Three- Mordechai Kaplan: Rejecting Chosenness 

• Session Four- Eugene Borowitz: Reform Covenant Theology  

Register below for this class series. Each session of this class builds on the others so it is preferred that you attend the entire series. Please use the notes section of the registration if you have questions, or know that you will miss one or more sessions.