Elijah: The Man, The Myth, The Legend with Steve Kerbel, Fridays, October 16-December 11 (excluding November 27), 9:30-10:30am.

Elijah is a central figure in the Book of Kings, but the mythology and legends surrounding his life extend way beyond those of any other Biblical prophet. We will start with the Biblical texts describing Elijah's life's work, and then explore the developing sources that bring him to our Passover Seders, Brit Milah ceremonies, and even Camden Yards.

This class will meet weekly on Zoom. Come to as many sessions as you like. Register below to receive the Zoom link.

Steve Kerbel is the principal of Steven Kerbel Educational Consulting in Rockville, Maryland. In this capacity he is a consulting  faculty member to the Center for Israel Education in Atlanta, GA and the Site Director for the Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning for Greater Washington DC and faculty member for the Haberman Institute of Jewish Studies. Before this, he served as Director of Education for Congregation B’nai Tzedek and Ohr Kodesh Congregation for a combined 14 years. Prior to that, Steve was the inaugural Retreat Director of Capital Camps & Retreat Center. Steve has also been a full-time faculty member at the Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School in Rockville and an educational consultant to the Seaboard Region of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. In what seems like a different lifetime, Steve earned a law degree and was in the private practice of law for eight years. Steve is an alum of the University of Maryland, College Park, where he met his wife, Judy, and they have two daughters. Among Steve’s consulting activities, he facilitates wine tastings featuring Israeli wines and teaches about the geography and diversity of Israel through its wines and wine makers.