Jun

15 2026

We're Not Particular: Understanding Judaism's Universalist Roots 

7:45PM - 9:00PM  


Toronto, ON
6476888056 [email protected]
http://beth-tzedec.org

Contact Synagogue Office
416-781-3511
[email protected]
https://bit.ly/weisfeld-lecture-2026

With Dr. Malka Simkovich

Judaism is often cast as a religion that focuses on the legalistic, ritualistic, and narrow interests of the elected people of Israel. Early Jewish sources, however, present a very different picture, one that expresses no embarrassment about its particularist ideas, and that recognizes no tension between particularism and the notion that God cares equally for all of humankind.

Dr. Malka Simkovich will explore these early sources, and in the process, will offer a new understanding of universalism that can resonate with modern Jews today.

There is no charge but pre-registration is required.

For location details, please contact the Synagogue Office [email protected] 416-781-3511

Sponsor: The Weisfeld Family Lecture

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