Rachel's Mirror: The Wife of Rebbi Akiva

As we prepare to receive the Torah anew this Shavuos, join us for a powerful journey into the life of one of the most extraordinary women in Jewish history — Rachel, the wife of Rabbi Akiva. In a time of deep Roman oppression, fractured Jewish identity, and spiritual confusion, Rachel saw what no one else did: the soul of a shepherd named Akiva — a man with no Torah, no status, and every reason to be overlooked. What did she see? And more importantly — how did she see? This class will challenge us to think deeply about what it means to be a Torah Jew, to believe in potential — in ourselves and others — and to approach Shavuos not just as a commemoration, but as a celebration of the world’s greatest gift: meaning, direction, and divine truth. Let’s come together this Yom Tov to celebrate what it means to be part of a nation that chose Torah — and what it means to choose it again, every day.