Shmuel, Shaul & Commentary on Kingship

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Rabbanit Shani Taragin

Subject: Tanakh Semester Course

Dates and Days: Wednesday
ט' באדר א' תשפ"ד -י"ד בסיוון תשפ"ד
02.18.2024 - 06.20.2024

Time: 11:45 - 13:00

Where: Hybrid course -Zoom And In-person At Matan Jerusalem - Rashbag 30, Jerusalem

Price: 580 NIS

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Course Description

We will begin our learning of the books of Shmuel within the context of his other writings (i.e. Shoftim and Ruth). Through noting parallel phrases and themes, we will sensitize ourselves to the religious commentary Shmuel HaNavi offers regarding the question of proper leadership and monarchy in particular. Shmuel’s particular style, name puns and allusions will enhance our understanding of the religious messages he teaches his generation for perpetuity. We will incorporate midrashim, classical medieval parshanut and modern literary exegesis as we explore the beginning of kingship in Israel and the monarchy of Shaul as described in the opening chapters of Sefer Shmuel.

About the Educator Rabbanit Shani Taragin

Rabbanit Shani Taragin is the educational director of the Matan Bellows Eshkolot Educators Institute professional development program. She is a graduate of Bar Ilan University and the Matan Scholars’ Program and she is a certified Yoetzet Halakha (Halakhic Advisor). Shani has directed, taught and continues to teach, lead tours and coordinate programs in seminaries and adult education programs in Israel and worldwide. She also teaches and serves as Rosh Beit Midrash for the women in YU’s new academic program in Israel and she is Rosh Beit Midrash for the Beit Midrash program at Camp Moshava, Pennsylvania during the summer. Shani and her family live in Alon Shvut.

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