Nehirim East National Retreat – Workshop
One of the most poignant stories in the Hebrew Bible is the little known saga of Sisera’s mother in the Song of Deborah (Judges 4-5).  Along with Deborah herself, and Jael, the text presents an extraordinary trio of women who run the gamut from magnificent to tragic to disturbing, set against the backdrop of war.  The Song of Deborah is as old as the very ancient Song of the Sea (Ex 15:1-19) and Song of Miriam (Ex. 15:20-21), with which it is paired as haftarah.  Penina Weinberg, Master of Jewish Studies and teacher of Hebrew Bible, will lead a lively study and discussion of the Song of Deborah.  Be prepared for a provocative (and queer) look at motherhood, manhood, and war.