Adults
Beth Tzedec want to play an important role in your Jewish Journey, with opportunities to learn and grow as a Congregation. We offer programs for learners of all ages to deepen and grow their understanding of Jewish thought and traditions. We host guest lecturers and academics who stand out in their fields, including our own members. Come and learn. It’s all here.
Virtue Ethics and the Good Life in Jewish Thought
with Rabbi Baruch Frydman-Kohl
From the Bible through modern thinkers, Judaism has been concerned with more than obedience to the commandments. Building upon Biblical and rabbinic ideas, Jewish philosophers explored the cultivation of good character as an important Torah ideal. Aristotle’s conception of virtue ethics was adopted and adapted by Jewish thinkers who sought to explain how the cultivation of virtue and the pursuit of a good life are central to the Torah tradition.
This seminar will introduce
participants to some of the seminal texts and thinkers. The four sessions in
November and December will deal with virtue ethics in the Bible, rabbinic
literature, Aristotle and Maimonides. There will also be four sessions in
May and June exploring this orientation after Maimonides.
This series will be offered via Zoom. Pre-registration is required to access the link information. To register, click here>>.
Presented as part of
The Institute for Jewish Learning in memory of Anne and Max Tanenbaum
Event Details
- For Information:
- Synagogue Office
- Phone:
- 416-781-3511
- Cost:
- No charge
- Sponsor:
- The Institute for Jewish Learning in memory of Anne and Max Tanenbaum
Categories
- Adult Learning Opportunties
- Adults
