Session 1: November 28 - Book of Joshua and Judges

Early Israelite Conquest and Settlement in the land ‎of Canaan will be explored following the Biblical ‎narrative contained in the books of Joshua and ‎Judges. ‎

Participants will read, explore and discuss selected ‎Biblical passages. ‎

This session is led by Syd Nestel

Session 2: January 9 - Book of Judges

We will explore the circumstances (circa 1200 BCE) ‎that gave rise to the rule of the JUDGES in ancient ‎Israel.‎

Who were the “Judges”?‎
How were they chosen?‎
What is their legacy?‎
Why did this form of leadership cease to exist?‎
Were they good for the Jews?

This session will explore the historic, religious and geographic circumstances that resulted in series of unusual leaders taking charge of all or some of the Israelite tribes.

The exploits of two or three of the most interesting judges will be reviewed in some detail.

Led my Meir Bester