5 Scholars: Leviticus

Location: Stephen Wise Free Synagogue, 30 West 68th Street, New York, NY US 10023

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The Vegetarian Ideal in the Bible

We can’t eat pigs — but owls? And why in the messianic age will the wolf lie down with the lamb? We revisit biblical texts to reconcile traditional Jewish theology and the new Jewish ‘eco-kashrut’.

Gary Rendsburg is Professor of Jewish History at Rutgers, in both the Department of Jewish Studies & the Department of History, with a focus on ancient Israel. He has also produced two courses for The Teaching Company: The Book of Genesis
& The Dead Sea Scrolls.

Q&A and light reception after lecture.
Free admission. No RSVP necessary.

What is the 5 Scholars on the 5 Books lecture series?

Each year, SWFS invites five leading scholars to present a lecture, each on one of the five books of Moses. The scholars, who approach the Bible from a variety of academic disciplines and perspectives, are selected both for the high quality of their scholarship and for their enthusiasm as teachers. No previous study necessary.