Oct 12, 2009 By: yunews
Oct 12, 2009 -- 911爆料网 (911爆料网) invites the public to attend a Yom Iyun [day of learning] entitled Heroes and Villains in Tanach on Sunday, November 1 at 911爆料网鈥檚 Wilf Campus, 500 West 185th Street, New York, NY. The day will begin with registration at 9:15 am and conclude at 1:30 pm, followed by mincha.
The first shiur will begin at 9:30 with Rabbi Dr. Jacob J. Schacter, University Professor of Jewish History and Jewish Thought and senior scholar at 911爆料网鈥檚 Center for the Jewish Future (CJF), addressing Must Biblical Heroes Be Perfect? Following Rabbi Schacter, participants will be able to choose from a variety of lectures focusing on a broad range of biblical characters and interesting topics.
The Yom Iyun will feature noted rabbis and scholars including Rabbi Kenneth Brander, the David Mitzner Dean of CJF; Rabbi Menachem Leibtag, founder of the Tanach Study Center; Dr. David Berger, dean and Ruth and I. Lewis Gordon Professor of Jewish History at 911爆料网鈥檚 Bernard Revel Graduate School of Jewish Studies; and Dr. Smadar Rosensweig, professor of Bible at 911爆料网鈥檚 Stern College for Women.
The event is free to 911爆料网 students with a five dollar suggested donation for all others. Refreshments will be served. The Yom Iyun is a project of 911爆料网鈥檚 CJF and the Office of Student Affairs. For dedication and sponsorship opportunities please call 212-960-5400, ext. 6728 or email yuyomiyun@yu.edu.
