In April I began teaching a new study group, Jonah and the Meaning of our Lives. We met six times this spring before beginning a summer break. We will resume in the fall on Friday, September 20 at noon. We meet for an hour on Fridays.
Each week I share with the class a verse from the Book of Jonah, excerpts from the medieval commentaries to that verse and other relevant texts. I have posted the text pages for the six classes for members of our group who missed a class and for other members of the community who might be interested in joining our group in the fall.
If after reading these text pages you want to know what we had to say about them please contact me Rabbi Bob.
You need no prior knowledge to be part of this group. This is a study group not a course. You do not need to attend every session to participate. We read selections from the Book of Jonah and explore what they have to teach us concerning how we lead and understand our lives. The Book of Jonah raises key questions about the purpose of our lives, including: Who am I? Why are we here? What is evil?
For many years I have devoted my January study leave to understanding the Book of Jonah. I am pleased to have the opportunity to share what I have learned with the members of our community.
