Don't miss the only Sydney opportunity to hear two of the top presenters from Limmud Oz Melbourne.
Dr. Jeffrey Rubenstein will be speaking from 5:45pm - 6:35pm on Storytellers and the art of Talmudic storytelling.
This session we will examine the narrative art of Talmudic stories, with close attention to structure, wordplay, irony, figurative language and the use of biblical verses. We explore how the Talmudic storytellers communicated their didactic messages and how stories relate to their Talmudic contexts, including the relationship between Talmudic law and story.
Prof. Joshua Shanes will be talking on The Politics of Antisemitism from 6:45pm - 7:35pm.
Antisemitism – anti-Jewish animosity, rhetoric, and violence – has increased dramatically in recent years. At the same time, confusion over its definition has led to misunderstandings and, in some cases, cynical political exploitation of the charge. Joshua Shanes will review the history of antisemitism, the myths and lies that lay at its heart, with a particular focus on its contemporary political exploitation in the United States.
Speakers
Dr. Jeffrey Rubenstein
