Brothers! A complicated relationship between Biblical Jacob and Esau. Enjoy a creative way to learn, to grow and to wonder about one of our most complex family stories.

Cook Red Lentil Soup with Susan Werk
Thursday, November 17
10 am in the Meat Kitchen
Join Susan Werk to cook Melissa Clark's famous recipe for red lentil soup and learn the role of food in the famous story of Esau and Jacob. Be sure to bring your own container to take some soup home! Space is limited, and we need to know quantities of supplies, so please register before Monday, November 14. REGISTRATION REQUIRED BELOW
 

PROGRAM CANCELLED 8 pm in the Adult Lounge
Making Visual Midrash About Jacob, Esau and Their Family: Playing with Shapes, Colors, Words—and Masks

Shabbat Morning, November 19
You Are the Jury: Jacob and Rebecca on Trial for Stealing the Blessing: Judge Stuart Rabner, Presiding
Listen to the attorneys for the prosecution and defense, as well as the key witnesses, make their cases, and vote on Jacob and Rebecca's guilt. Preliminaries will begin right after the Torah reading (approx. 11 am), and the full trial will be after Kiddush. Come and voice your opinion! REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED

Cast:
NJ Chief Justice Stuart Rabner | Presiding Judge
Rabbi Sara Blumenthal | Prosecuting Attorney
Scott Reiser | Defense Attorney
Derek Fields | Jacob
Stewart Schneck | Esau
Debbie Orens | Rebecca

Classical and Contemporary Art as Commentary on the Story
Shabbat Morning, November 26
9 am in the Beit Midrash
During the Parashah Class, we will consider contemporary and classical art based on situations in the story of Esau and Jacob. We will speculate on the artistic choices the artists made in their depictions. All in the eye of the beholder. REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED

Above Painting: Esau sells his birthright, by Gioacchino Assereto, c. 1645

Please include the first and last name of all attendees in the "Notes" section below.