Discover the moments that have revolutionized Judaism and redefined our sacred traditions. SAGE: Shaping the Sacred takes you on a journey through the pivotal disruptions in Jewish history—from ancient revolutions that forged our identity to modern movements that continue to challenge and inspire. Guided by the book Re-Forming Judaism: Moments of Disruption in Jewish Thought, this course reveals how Judaism has continuously evolved, reshaping itself in response to the forces of change. Uncover the powerful ideas and events that have shaped who we are today, and explore how these moments of transformation continue to resonate in our lives.

Tuition is $54/student for TBE members and $72 for non-members. Tuition includes a copy of the book.

Class Schedule:

December 11, 2024: “Defeat and the Emergence of Jewish Peoplehood”
January 8, 2025: “Christianity: A Pauline Revolution”
February 12, 2025: “Sabbatianism: Convulsions and Creativity”
March 12, 2025: “Power, Pragmatism, and Peoplehood: Mordecai Kaplan’s Radical American Judaism”
April 9, 2025: “Holocaust Testimony: Listening, Humanizing, and Sacralizing”
May 14, 2025: “The Gender Revolution: Disruptions of Jewish Feminism”