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Beit Avi Chai venue

Beit Avi Chai


Beit avi chai Events at 21.05.2018

     
Until 31.03.2024

 

In English | Sunday | March 3 | 7pm (12pm EST)

 

Rabbis Who Crack Jokes

 

Humour and Satire in Interreligious Dialogue

Prof. Michal Bar-Asher Siegal

 

Delving into the world of Talmudic discourse, we uncover instances of wit, irony, and jest embedded within the religious discussions. Did the rabbis use humor solely within their own community, or did it extend beyond to engage with others, including Christians? What can this tell us about the familiarity with Christianity within the rabbinic circles and their audiences?

 

 

In English | Sunday | March 10 | 7pm (1pm EDT)

 

Good and Bad Heretics

 

Humour and Satire in Interreligious Dialogue

Prof. Michal Bar-Asher Siegal

 

Focusing on a story in Tractate Hullin, we find a narrative that portrays a dichotomy between a "good" and a "bad" heretic, offering a glimpse into the complexities of theological dissent within the Jewish-Christian communities. What makes this narrative particularly intriguing is what it demonstrates about rabbinic knowledge of contemporary Christian beliefs.

 

 

In English | Sunday | March 17 | 7pm (1pm EDT)

 

An Ancient Christian Joke?

 

Humour and Satire in Interreligious Dialogue

Prof. Michal Bar-Asher Siegal

 

 We turn our attention to the question of humor within early Christian writings. We examine the parallels between the humorous elements found in Christian texts and those identified in polemic rabbinic literature directed towards Jews. Through a comparative analysis, we attempt to discern commonalities and differences in the use of humor as a rhetorical device, shedding light on the diverse strategies employed by both communities in expressing dissent and engaging in religious polemics.

 

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