Shabbat dinner begins at 6:15 p.m., followed by a presentation at 7:00 p.m.
Join author, teacher, and communal leader Dr. Stephen Daniel Arnoff for a conversation on Jewish identity and the contemporary search for spiritual meaning inspired by the music of Bob Dylan. As a guest presenter at this year's The World of Bob Dylan in collaboration with Switchyard, Stephen will offer the B'nai Emunah community unique insights into the religious journey and spiritual significance of one of the most important creative figures of our time.
Prior to becoming CEO of the Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center in 2017, Dr. Stephen Daniel Arnoff served in senior leadership roles at the 92nd Street Y, the 14th Street Y, Shalem College, and the JCC Association. Holding a doctorate in Midrash and Scriptural Interpretation from the Jewish Theological Seminary of America as a Wexner Graduate Fellow, he teaches and lectures around the world, specializing in the nexus of religion and popular culture. His book About Man and God and Law: The Spiritual Wisdom of Bob Dylan, based on his popular podcast on the Pantheon Podcast Network, was published in 2022.
A communal Shabbat dinner at the Synagogue will precede Arnoff’s presentation. This program is presented in partnership with the Bob Dylan Center.
The Zoom Meeting ID is 918-583-7121. To join by phone, dial (346) 248-7799 and enter our Meeting ID.