Rodef Shalom

Satellite Broadcasts from NY's 92nd Street Y Unprotected Texts: Controversial Elements in the Bible - Bart Ehrman & Jennifer Wright Knust

with Aaron Friedberg, JD, Chair in Bilble Studies Lecture

Gather with friends for remarkable broadcasts from the 92nd Street Y in Manhattan—challenging, enlightening, and edifying “big screen” productions. Watch, listen, discuss, and learn...without leaving town. Study held 45 minutes prior to each broadcast.

The Bible, arguably the most important book in history, has influenced centuries of church doctrine, politics and culture, and remains a constant source of debate and controversy. Examine the Bible’s many mixed mes­sages on sex and sexuality, and its lasting influence on hot-button issues from the priesthood to gay mar­riage, with two leading Biblical scholars whose recent books touched a nerve with readers and set off fierce public debates. Bart Ehrman is the author of more than 20 books, including The New York Times best-sellers Forged and Misquoting Jesus. He is the James A. Gray Distinguished Professor of Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina. Jennifer Wright Knust, as­sistant professor of religion at Boston University, is an ordained American Baptist pastor and author of Unprotected Texts: The Bible’s Surprising Contradictions About Sex and Desire. This lecture is en­dowed by Philip and Jamila Weintraub

7:15 PM - Comminuty Conversation and Study - That's in the Bible? They didn't teach us that in Sunday School! with Rabbi Ron Symons, Dr. Ram Kossowsky, and Dr. Hanita Kossowsky

Tickets are $15/seat at the door. Optional $120 flex-ticket  package for any 10 seats, any broadcast(s). Pick up a Rodef Shalom donation coupon in the Temple lobby and a contribution of $5/ticket will be made to Temple.

6:30 PM - Smallmand Street Deli Dinner Available 

Order a sandwich or salad no later than 11:00 AM the day of the event via Temple Sinai.  $10/person. Visit www.templesinai.org for information.