Back by popular demand! This series continues the learning by exploring Jewish themes through TV and films, with a weekly at home screening and follow up conversations on zoom. Previous participation is not neccessary - the more the merrier! These four classes will look at different films than the previous classes and include both Israeli and foreign films, and a range of topics such as moral ethical dilemmas, hasidism, gender and sexual identity and Israeli life. Films will be available for purchase through Amazon for a small cost (not included in the price of the class) or available on Netflix. It will be up to each participant to secure and watch the TV/film selection.
Layah Kranz Lipsker is a Boston based Jewish educator and spiritual coach. For three decades, Layah has been sharing Jewish wisdom through engaging text study in Biblical literature and Midrash, through the lens of Kaballah. A research associate at the Hadassah Brandeis Institute, Layah is passionate about issues related to religion and gender and is the director of the Boston Agunah Taskforce, an organization focused on eliminating gender disparities in Jewish divorce practices. Layah serves as scholar in residence for spiritual retreats, trips to Israel, and lectures widely. She lives in Swampscott, MA and is the mother of six amazing human beings.