Welcome to this years Rosh Chodesh Society Course!
Lesson 3 Wednesday 20 December, 8:00 p.m.
RACHEL
Mother of devotion
The limits of sacrifice
Infants arrive in this world primed to receive, not to make sacrifices on behalf of others, and the extent to which individuals outgrow that mindset varies widely. Does Judaism expect us to make personal sacrifices to benefit others, and if so, to what degree? This lesson analyzes the fascinating life of our Matriarch Rachel, referred to lovingly for millennia as our collective 'mother' for inspiration and guidance on the value of acting altruistically.
