Professor-Alan-Cooper

Who Knows?: Biblical and Jewish Teachings on Living With Uncertainty

(This program is made possible through the generous sponsorship of the Salata Family.)
We are pleased to welcome Professor Alan Cooper as our Scholar-in-Residence. Professor Cooper is the Elaine Ravich Professor of Jewish Studies at The Jewish Theological Seminary. He is a world-renowned scholar of the Hebrew Bible and of biblical commentary. Professor Cooper joins us (via Zoom) for a series of talks on how the Biblical and later Jewish tradition deal with a constant of the human experience – uncertainty. Join us as we learn how our ancestors coped with uncertainty and seek insights to help us navigate our own troubled times.
Don’t miss the opportunity to study this timely subject with a master teacher.
Friday, 4th December 2020
8:00 pm – On The Certainty of Uncertainty: An Introduction
Professor Cooper will speak immediately after services. Those attending services in-person will be able to view the lecture on screen.
Zoom link (same as for service): https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84486324296
Saturday, 5th December 2020
9:30 am – The Book of Job: The Problem of What We Think We Know
Attendance via Zoom only.
8:00 pm – The Book of Ecclesiastes (Kohelet): Living a Good and Faithful Life in the Face of Ignorance
Attendance via Zoom only.
For all events, please RSVP to The UJC office by Thursday, 3rd December.