Valley Beit Midrash

A virtual event presentation by David Shyovitz

Please note event times are listed in PST. 

ABOUT THE EVENT:

Classical Jewish texts are chock full of demons, monsters, incantations, and other occult and fantastical contents. But these elements are often treated dismissively or deemed embarrassing or "superstitious" -- when they are even acknowledged at all. In this session, we will analyze a cryptic series of texts about the monstrous "Children of Cain," and explore the profound spiritual lessons Jewish authors have drawn from them -- lessons that remain relevant today.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER:

David Shyovitz is Associate Professor of Jewish History at Northwestern University and Director of NU's Crown Family Center for Jewish and Israel Studies. He is the author of the award-winning A Remembrance of His Wonders: Nature and the Supernatural in Medieval Ashkenaz.