e-TiM: Online Program
e-TiM: The Twelve Tribes of Israel in their Ancestral Territories
From the very beginning, Am Yisrael was not a monolith, but a federation of shevatim—distinct tribes, each with its own personality, destiny, and territory. This course explores the unique character of each of Jacob’s sons and Joseph’s two sons as they evolve into full-fledged tribes. Through close analysis of biblical and rabbinic texts, we will trace their spiritual and historical development, examine the nahala (land inheritance) each tribe received, and uncover deeper conceptual links between tribe and territory. Join us in journeying through the inner and outer landscapes of the shevatim, and discover how each contributes to the collective identity of the Jewish people.
Monday April 28 - Reuven "Leah's Firstborn"
Monday May 5 - Shimon "Zealous for the Integrity of Israel"
Monday May 12 - Levi "The Impassioned Servant"
Monday May 26 - Yehudah "The Leader"
Monday June 9 - Yissachar "The Farmer"
Monday June 16 - Zevulun "The Ambassador"
Monday June 23 - Dan "The Dark Shevet"
Monday June 30 - Naftali "The Binder"
Monday July 7 - Gad "The Vanguard"
Monday July 14 - Asher "The Communicator"
Monday July 21 - Yosef "The Dreamer"
Monday July 28 - Menashe "The Underdog"
Monday August 4 - Ephraim "The Delightful Child"
Monday August 11 - Binyamin "The Lone Wolf"
