A Time for Weeping: The Politics of Grief and Mourning in Jewish Sources
Description
We know that Judaism honors the necessity of grief and mourning, but in what contexts? With what resources? And, crucially, for whom?
This class will be a deep dive into Jewish textual resources around grief and mourning. It will focus on political and collective grief in addition to death and bereavement. We will read widely, from the deaths of Sarah and Aaron in the Torah, to Maimonides’ guide for mourners; from rabbinical commentaries on Tisha B’Av and the fall of the temple, to perspectives on Jewish grief in contemporary tragedies and political crises. Ultimately, we will try to discern what ethical obligations and opportunities Judaism offers in grief and mourning.
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Rachel Florman (she/her) is a chaplain, writer, and community organizer. She recently graduated with her MDiv from Harvard Divinity School. When she's not working as a class host here at Lehrhaus, you can find Rachel hunting down Camberville’s best gluten free desserts and volunteering with her local abortion fund.
FAQs
- Who are these classes for?
Our classes are for everyone—whether you’re brand new to the topic or have been engaging with it for years, we encourage participation from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experience levels. Unless otherwise noted, no prior knowledge or experience is needed. Not sure if a class is for you? Email us at Learning@Lehr.haus!
- Why are there tickets at different prices?
Our tickets utilize a Pay-What-You-Can model so attendees can pay a range of prices based on what they are able to pay to allow for greater accessibility. Please select the price point that feels right for you.
- Can I eat during class?
While we do not serve food in the study, you are welcome to order and enjoy drinks during class and join us for a meal before or after class. We highly recommend making a reservation if you know you'll be dining with us. Visit www.lehr.haus/reservation to check availability and book a table.
- Getting to Lehrhaus?
Street parking is readily available on Washington Street or Beacon Street (Map). The meters all take quarters or can be paid through the ParkBoston or ParkMobile apps. The closest T stops are Union Square (Green Line D & E, 0.8 mile walk, or #109 bus) and Harvard Square (Red Line, 0.8 mile walk, or the #109 bus). There is a bus stop just out front, on Washington (#83 and #109).
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