Angels and Demons in Jewish Tradition: Stories of the Spiritual Realm
This 8-session class meets on Tuesdays, February 4 – March 25, 2025
What do angels and demons really do in Jewish tradition? Early Torah texts offer a simple view: angels are God’s messengers. Later Jewish texts in the Talmud and Midrash bring us a more vivid and complex picture. In this engaging class, we’ll uncover the stories of archangels who carry out divine orders and mischievous demons who upend human plans. Through lively discussion, we’ll explore how Jewish angelology evolved and meet the fascinating figures who populate this spiritual realm. Come curious, and leave inspired by the celestial drama woven through Jewish tradition!
This class meets the following Tuesdays from 12:00-1:30 PM PT
February 4
February 11
February 18
February 25
March 4
March 11
March 18
March 25
Rabbi Mark Goodman is the rabbi and cantor of Valley Beth Israel, where he has served since 2000. He teaches adult education at the Whizin Center for Continuing Education at AJU. He is currently working on his Doctorate in Jewish Studies.