Judy Klitsner

Judy Klitsner, a senior lecturer at Pardes in Jerusalem, teaches Bible in an engaging, interactive style. She is the author of the acclaimed "Subversive Sequels in the Bible."

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Judy Klitsner is a senior lecturer at the Pardes Institute in Jerusalem. A student of the great Prof. Nechama Leibowitz, Judy is a popular international speaker whose lectures are engaging, interactive and text based. Judy is the author of the award winning book, Subversive Sequels in the Bible: How Biblical Stories Mine and Undermine Each Other, which was recently translated into Hebrew.

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The Tent, the Field, and the Battlefield: Upheavals in the Roles and Fortunes of Biblical Women

What do the infertile, tent-dwelling mothers of Genesis have in common with the military and spiritual leaders of the book of Judges? By reading several women-centered stories in light of one another, we will uncover the Bible’s complex—and often surprising–portrayal of unfolding feminine potential.

"Would You Murder and Also Inherit?" A Biblical Story of Crimes, Misdemeanors, and Other Addictions

In a shocking biblical narrative, a king of Israel embarks on a spiral of crimes culminating in murder. We will examine the appetites and processes that lead from misdemeanor to crime; we will then address the larger issue of how the trajectory of sin resembles that of addiction.

"#MeToo" in the Bible: Is Sexism Mandated in the Garden of Eden?

What is the nature of God's pronouncement to the woman in the Garden of Eden: "To your husband is your desire and he shall rule over you"? In an exploration of this disturbing story and several others that feature subjugated and objectified women, we will pose difficult questions about the persistence of sexual misconduct from the Bible to this day, and will explore possible avenues for repair.

When Bad Things Happen to Good Biblical Characters: The Opposing Cases of Abraham and Job

How could God command Abraham– even temporarily– to sacrifice his son, and expect him to silently accept the horrific decree? See how the book of Job questions the philosophical assumptions– and dramatically overturns the conclusions– of the story of the Akeda. Discover the relevance of both of these biblical stories to deep, ongoing questions of unjust suffering in the world.

From Pharaoh's Egypt to Today's Synagogues and Campuses: An Exploration of the "Oldest Hatred"

In a sweeping exploration of anti-Jewish expression, beginning with remarkably relevant passages in the Hebrew Bible, we will consider the definitions, origins, basic components and psychology of antisemitism, addressing questions such as: How can antisemitism come from both the right and the left? Is anti-Zionism necessarily antisemitism? Are Jews part of the problem? Can antisemitism be stopped?

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