Commandments, Covenants, and Choices: A New Look at Jewish Practice
Rabbi Rachel Cowan Chapel 270 West 89th Street, New York, NY, United StatesThis Shira Palmer Sherman Memorial Teaching examines how Jews often view mitzvot as strict “Jewish law,” yet classical rabbinic texts offer richer meanings. The class explores limitations of legal metaphors and highlights alternative frameworks within traditional rabbinic literature for deeper understanding.