Prepare for the holiday of Shavuot by doing a close study of the Book of Ruth

In this class, we will spiritually prepare for the holiday of Shavuot by doing a close study of the Book of Ruth, traditionally read on this festival. Together, we will explore such questions as: how do borders serve to define us? How do they close others out? How can we use Ruth’s story to examine where and how we belong, both to ourselves and with others? We will use supplementary texts - both Jewish and secular and other sources of wisdom, such as art and poetry, to dig into these central questions. Open to all.