TORONTO, February 4, 2008 - Guest Speaker Professor Isaiah Gafni, Hebrew U, Insiders and Outsiders in the World of Torah
The Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University
and
The Center for Jewish Studies at York University
Present an interactive seminar with
Profesor Isaiah Gafni, Sol Rosenbloom Chair of Jewish History, Hebrew University of Jerusalem
"INSIDERS" and "OUTSIDERS" in the World of Torah
A Chapter in Rabbinic Self-Criticism
A close reading of texts, using literary criticism and historical background to answer a major question: Were 'Rabbis' of the past and elitist group, disdainful of others, or did they support education for all?
MONDAY FEBRUARY 4, 2008
6:30 p.m.
Vanier College Senior Common Room - Room 010
York University
Keele Campus
Light Dinner served - Everyone Welcome
RSVP: cjs@yorku.ca or call 416-736-5823
For more information contact Julea Gasner jgasner@cfhu.org
