Course B2 - The Origin of the Species

Rabbi Saul Zneimer

Join us for a fascinating look at how Judaism's major scholars have shed different light on the true meaning and the understanding of the origins of our species. We will encounter the insights of Rashi, Ramban, Rambam, Hirsch and Malbim through grappling with the texts they wrote explaining Bereishit Chapter 1, verses 26/27. The course will be text based (supplied in Hebrew and English), intellectually challenging and enjoyable.

8th February
Rashi and Ramban
15th February
Rambam
22nd February
Hirsch
1st March
Malbim

Rabbi Saul Zneimer has been Chief Executive of the United Synagogue, Rabbi of the Kenton Community and the Director of the Jewish Outreach Network. In the distant past he played International Schoolboy Rugby and won two 'blues' for Oxford University at football, where he studied Philosophy and Politics. He subsequently gained his Semicha studying at Yeshivot in Jerusalem. He now works as Head of Business Development for Bank Hapoalim and in his spare time pursues his love of teaching Torah whenever possible.