Mini-Class Series: From Pesach to Shavuot-From Love to Law: A Journey With Sacred Texts

Hosted by Jewish Sacred Aging, this three-part mini-series on Zoom explores classic texts traditionally studied between Passover and Shavuot. Each session, led by Rabbi Richard F. Address, focuses on a different text and its relevance to contemporary spiritual life and aging. The first session looks at “The Song of Songs,” the M’gillah assigned to Passover, exploring its themes of love and sensuality and asking why it belongs in the Bible. The second session focuses on “Pirke Avot,” a collection of ethical and moral teachings, with discussion centered on passages that speak to today’s adult and elder communities. The final session explores “The Book of Ruth,” the M’gillah of Shavuot, and its enduring message about relationships, belonging, and intergenerational connection.