Judaism of the 21st Century: Paradigms and Practices for the Global Age June 16, 2008

For Rabbis and Rabbinical Students

This program will allow rabbis and rabbinical students to grapple with some of the awesome challenges and opportunities we face as we enter the 21st century. Our ever-expanding global community, the new vistas and potential dangers of modern technologies, and the previously silenced voices of women, other cultures and the earth itself, are demanding original paradigms and innovative theologies. What will be the kabbalah and the halakhah of the 21st century? A faculty of world-renowned teachers and visionaries will offer their wisdom and guidance as we re-read our textual sources to empower us to create a Judaism of the 21st Century.

Faculty will work with both rabbi and rabbinical student tracks in classes, beit midrash text study and discussions. Each day will include dedicated time for rabbis and rabbinical students to meet separately and reflect on the plenary sessions as they relate to their own lives and careers. Rabbis will have the opportunity to share their experiences and to work with colleagues and faculty on specific applications for the rabbinate, while rabbinical students will meet as a group with faculty to discuss issues relevant to their rabbinic studies. The rabbinic track includes continued learning with these outstanding teachers as well as with each other for eight additional weeks through online video and audio presentations, hevruta study and discussions.

Official Website: http://isabellafreedman.org/globalage