We will look at poets who illuminated the Jewish soul as the Modern Jewish State was formed; 21st century feminist liturgists who've deconstructed prayer and and reformed it to meet today's challenges; and academics contemplating the impact of pandemics on the streets of Tel Aviv. Together we will delve into a selection of Hebrew poems, both classic and modern, that in some way speak to this moment.

This seminar is taught by Rabbi Shena Potter Jaffee, a community rabbi who regularly teaches and lectures throughout Cincinnati. She is the Jewish Life and Learning Consultant at Rockwern Academy and serves Temple B'Nai Israel in Monroe, Michigan.