Rabbi Blecher discusses messianism in Judaism - Part II December 9, 2007

Rabbi Art Blecher will pick up the historical narrative of this somewhat neglected subject - which, however, serves as the foundation for the utopian aspirations expressed in the oft-invoked concept of tikkun olam - in the later phases of Judaism's Rabbinic period. He will focus on changes in earlier Jewish notions of the Messiah and on how the Jewish and Christian concepts of Messianism diverged over time. (The session will take place from 10-11am only, as Beth Chai's Chanukah party will follow from 11am-1pm).