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Description
Discover ancient wisdom through a fresh, modern lens with scholar Chaya Gilboa. Explore a powerful Talmudic story about identity, change, and the “impossible friendship.”
Join us for an evening with Chaya Gilboa
Experience an imaginative journey into ancient stories and modern meaning. Chaya brings Talmudic narratives to life through rich literary interpretation, inviting us to explore how these texts illuminate our inner worlds today.
Together we’ll dive into a powerful Talmudic tale that confronts the tension between culture and wildness:
How do we reconcile the different parts of ourselves? How do we make peace with the past we carry?
Through ancient texts and contemporary poetry, we’ll open space for reflection, dialogue, and discovery.
On the “Impossible Friendship”
We’ll explore a Talmudic story about an unlikely connection—a friendship that should never have existed. Beneath the surface lies a deeper question: Can such a friendship survive without losing oneself?
This story becomes a doorway into conversations about identity, relationships, growth, and the cost of denying or erasing parts of our past.
A glimpse into Chaya’s creative work
“Talmudot” – a digital series (with actress Yuval Scharf) exploring Talmudic ideas through a contemporary lens.
Feature on Kan 11, Israel’s public TV channel.
Weekly radio program on Galei Tzahal, including a special episode on forgiveness.
Coverage by cultural journalist Kobi Meidan on Sochen Tarbut, highlighting a Talmud-inspired performance piece for the Israel Festival.
Interview on the Israel Story podcast, offering personal and cultural reflections during wartime.
All sales are final. Refunds will not be issued.
Date & Time
Wed, Dec 10, 2025 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Venue Details
Kaplen JCC on the Palisades
Tenafly, New Jersey 07675