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Frankel Scholar Weekend with Ethan Schwartz


Rabbi Irving and Amy Frankel Scholar in Residence
Ethan Schwartz, Ph.D

November 7-9, 2025

An Assistant Professor of Hebrew Bible at Villanova University, Dr. Schwartz will deliver a D’var Torah on Friday and the sermon on Saturday morning plus a post-Kiddush presentation. The Frankel Memorial Lecture will be on Sunday at 2:00 pm.


Please indicate which programs you are planning to attend in-person at Beth El:

Rinat Shabbat
5:30 Refreshments
6:00 Service

Dr. Schwartz will deliver the D’var Torah: "A Closer Look at the Most Boring Part of a Jam-Packed Parsha"



9:00 am Shabbat Services

Dr. Schwartz will deliver the Sermon: "Abraham, Isaac, and Us: On Raising Jewish Children while Antisemitism Surges"




12:30 pm Post-Kiddush Presentation

"How God Became the King of Kings: Ancient Israel's Encounter with Empire"




2:00 pm The Rabbi Irving and Amy Frankel Memorial Lecture

"Jewish-Christian Relations since October 7th: What's Happening and Why it Matters"




Questions? Contact Rachel Kamin at rkamin@nssbethel.org or 847-926-7902.

Sun, October 5 2025 13 Tishrei 5786