The Mystical Messiah: Shabbtai Zevi

Thu 3 Apr, 7:30 pm. 600 I Street, N.W., Washington, 20001. Michelle Weiner, Community Outreach, 202/408-3100. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue - [email][events]

Shabbtai Zevi was perhaps the most notorious messianic figure in Jewish history. Announcing himself as the savior of the Jewish people in 1665-6, he sent shock waves through the Jewish and non-Jewish worlds by his unexpected conversion to Islam and his apparent repudiation of his Jewish faith. This program will be led by Prof. David Ruderman of the University of Pennsylvania. This event, presented as part of The Foundation for Jewish Studies’ Distinguished Scholar Series, is free and open to the public. It is co-sponsored by Sixth & I. For more information, please contact the Foundation for Jewish Studies at 301/770-4787, e-mail or visit its website.