The title of the parasha “eikev” (“consequence” or “reward”) has multiple definitions and somewhat ambiguous meaning. It also bears striking resemblance to the name of our ancestor, Yaakov/Jacob. In this class, we will explore the first verse of this week’s parasha in relation to the story of Yaakov’s name change. In our exploration, we will develop a deeper understanding of the theme of actions and their consequences and what is being asked of us when the Torah instructs us to “follow G-d’s laws.”

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Rivka Nechemya Thrope is a third-year rabbinical student at Hebrew College. He is an experienced learner and educator, having taught in farm, day school, and adult learning environments. While in college, Rivka Nechemya started an intergenerational learning program, and is especially interested in the types of relationships that are fostered through chavrusa study. Talk to him about Jewish creative writing and poetry, mishnah and Gemara, and learning about liturgy and prayer.