Do the Hebrew Prophets Speak to You?

A virtual event presentation by Rabbi Barbara Symons

The event was co-sponsored by Temple Emanuel 

About The Event:

For many Jews, the prophets’ voices are only heard during worship if even there, and then only in Hebrew.  Even in English, their words are a challenge. After studying the job qualifications and tasks of a prophet and learning when and why Judaism says that prophecy ended, we will use contemporary interpretations to better hear their ancient words which often feel challenging in both form and content. Reaching beyond, we will look at alternative prophet-like voices that can inspire us to realize the words of the haftarah blessing: toward holiness, rest, honor, and glory.

About The Speaker:

Rabbi Barbara AB Symons graduated from the University of Michigan and was ordained by Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in 1994.  Since 2006, she has been serving Temple David in Monroeville, Pennsylvania just outside of Pittsburgh. She is thrilled to have even a small part in raising up prophetic voices through the many diverse voices included in her book Prophetic Voices: Renewing and Reimagining Haftarah (CCAR Press 2023).