The Morning Scroll is your bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans.

This week, we're offering a special bonus episode to celebrate having finished the first book of the Hebrew Bible: Genesis. Tune into this slightly longer episode for an even deeper dive into Genesis as Rabbi Deena answers listener questions. You'll hear voices from the community and nuanced reflection from R'Deena. What could be better?

Note: This episode references gender, sex and genitalia in the Torah. In the world of Genesis, genitalia, sex and gender are inextricably linked and exist in a firm binary. It is hard, therefore, to think creatively about gender in the book of Genesis without also considering sex and genitalia. Thankfully, this is no longer the case in Judaism. We at Mishkan value the spectrum of gender identities and the right of each person to live a life that best reflects their identity and affirms their gender.

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Produced by Mishkan Chicago.  Music composed, produced, and recorded by Kalman Strauss.