Resurrection: Responses & Reflections: The Talmud on the World to Come, Lesson 5
The Talmud presents a series of fascinating exchanges and related observations regarding the “dead coming back to life:” From the fearless Torah leader of the Sanhedrin who exposes a clever scriptural forgeries (crafted by local sectarians), to the Jewish Sage of Roman descent who responded to Queen Cleopatra’s strange queries about rising naked or clothed, and finally a surprising three-way encounter including a Sage, the Caesar of Rome and a palace princess. This intriguing class concludes with a thoughtful rabbinic reflection.
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| Topics: | Sanhedrin, Talmud |
Rabbi Mendel Kaplan is the Spiritual Leader and Executive Director of Chabad Flamingo in Thornhill, Ontario, serving one of Canada’s most dynamic Jewish communities. He also serves as Chaplain of the York Regional Police Service. He is an active member of Toronto’s Vaad HaRabbanim (Council of Orthodox Rabbis), and a voting member of the COR Kashruth Council of Canada’s executive rabbinical board. Rabbi Kaplan is featured regularly on many local television and radio shows. He is a sought after speaker, with hundreds of lectures on Chabad.org. He and his wife, Faygie, are blessed with eight children. Artistically endowed, the rabbi enjoys drawing, sketching and creating charcoal portraits.
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