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Rabbi Akiva: Mistaken Mystic?

Hosted By: Valley Beit Midrash

Valley Beit Midrash will explore the teachings of Rabbi Akiva, considered one of the greatest sages of the Talmudic period. In addition to his vast Torah knowledge and creative ideas, Rabbi Akiva had a strong political-religious philosophy. This session will investigate his outlook, considering whether he was right or wrong, and how his ideas might apply to contemporary Jewish life.

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