Who were the greatest women in Scripture? Who were the seven prophetesses of ancient Israel? What did they prophecy, and how is it relevant to our lives today? What were their spiritual journeys, and in whom did they reincarnate? Find out in this new, eye-opening class. Plus: Who instituted the custom of reciting ‘Eshet Chayil’ before Kiddush on Friday evening? Can women reincarnate into men? And what is the Mandela Effect?
Do Angels Have Free Will?
‘Abraham and the Three Angels’ by James Tissot
This week’s parasha, Vayera, begins with Abraham’s famous encounter with three angels (Genesis 18). Abraham gives them water to wash their feet and proceeds to feed them a multi-course meal. There brings up a classic question: did the angels actually eat? Are angels not entirely spiritual beings? How could they have their feet washed, and physically consume Abraham’s food? Are angels biological beings, or not? And, relatedly, do angels have any kind of free will, or are they simply “robotic” agents of God?
Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them in the Torah, Part 2
In Part 2, we explore the origins, symbolism and significance of the phoenix, mermaids, and other hybrids like centaurs, satyrs, and werewolves, as well as vampires and golems. Also, an in-depth exploration of witchcraft and wizardry, the qualifications for being elected to the ancient Sanhedrin, and what does Frankenstein’s monster have to do with the Golem of Prague?