10:00 am Rabbi-Led Shabbat Service Rabbi Doug Heifetz leads this Shabbat morning service, Kiddush, and discussion. Was Sarah a Priestess? Please bring a dairy, vegan, or vegetarian dish to share for the Community Kiddush/lunch. Please RSVP to info@beittikvah.org.Rabbi-Led Shabbat Service
November 9, 2024 - 10:00am - November 9, 2024 - 1:00pm
In our weekly Torah portion, Lech Lecha, we focus on the stories of Abraham and Sarah. While the Torah tells us a great deal about Sarah’s role in Abraham’s clan, it tells us little about her background. We will explore the scholarly theory that she was, in fact, a pagan priestess. What were her influences? What sort of power did she wield? How can she inspire us to draw strength and inspiration from unlikely sources? Details