Rabbi Benjamin Shull offered practical tips
over four sessions in the Flax Library on what
it takes to deliver an effective d’var Torah.
(Photo by Felicia R. Black)
About two dozen Tikvat Israel members learned the rudiments of delivering an engaging d’var Torah during a four-session workshop led by Rabbi Benjamin Shull that ran in January and February. The rabbi’s participatory lessons, conducted in the synagogue library, covered how to inspire a Shabbat morning audience, how to draw meaning from the ambiguity of Torah passages, how to mine useful research from ancient commentaries and how to leave a memorable impression. Class members collaborated on a group d’var Torah to be delivered this Shabbat, February 27.
