Who is Closer to God? Ancient Jewish and Christian Traditions on the Spiritual Power of Women

A Lecture by Admiel Kosman, preeminent scholar of Talmud (Hebrew Oral Scripture)

"Who is Closer to God? Ancient Jewish and Christian Traditions on the Spiritual Power of Women"

Lecture by Admiel Kosman, preeminent scholar of Talmud (Hebrew Oral Scripture).

Lecture with Light Reception to follow

Wednesday, March 6, from 5:00-6:30 pm, at the I.J. and Jeanne Wagner Jewish Community Center

2 North Medical Drive, Salt Lake City

(801) 581-0098

info@slcjcc.org

 

Admiel Kosman is Professor at the University of Potsdam and the Academic Director of the Abraham Geiger Reform Rabbinical College. He is also the author of 8 books of poetry and numerous scholarly works, including Gender and Dialogue in the Rabbinic Prism (2012). His poems have been awarded both the Bernstein and the Israel Prizes in Literature.

The program is made possible by the Tanner Center for Human Rights, The Council of Dee Fellows, The Tanner Humanities Center, and the Religious Studies and Jewish Studies Programs at the University of Utah.

This program has also received funding from the Utah Humanities Council (UHC). UHCoffers funding to empower individuals and groups in Utah to improve their communities through active engagement in the humanities.

 

Please join us for this event!