Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Mirelman
Saturday, March 7 and 21, after the 12:30pm Kiddush.
The topic for Rabbi Mirelman’s talk is:
“Sparks of Jewish Modernity (1654-1656)”
The mid 17th century was a momentous time for the Jewish community:
- First Settlement of Jews in what would become the United States
- Menashe ben Israel petitions Cromwell to let Jews settle in England
- Amsterdam Jewish leaders expel Baruch Spinoza
- Shabetai Tsvi
(also, Sabbatai Zevi, and in Hebrew שבתי צבי) proclaims himself messiah with vast appeal worldwide - Plus much more, et al
Reservations are not needed.