Wednesday, March 11, 7:30 pm and Thursday, March 12, 12 pm, Sandler Family Campus
The community has two options to experience Jewish learning through the voice of Miriam Anzovin, the creator behind the beloved #JewishLoreReactions series on TikTok and Instagram. Known for her sharp wit, warmth, and contemporary lens, Anzovin brings ancient Jewish texts into conversation with modern identity, culture, and lived experience — making Torah feel accessible, relevant, and deeply human.
Across two programs on consecutive days, Anzovin invites attendees into Jewish learning that is thoughtful, funny, and meaningful.
On March 11, Anzovin will discuss Jewish Learning as Jewish Identity. In this evening program, Anzovin explores how Jewish texts and traditions shape who we are today. Through humor and insight, she reimagines what Jewish learning can look like in the modern world and why it remains such a powerful tool for connection, meaning, and self-understanding.
The conversation continues March 12 with The Song of Serach: Jewish Lore, Memory, and Storytelling, a midday workshop. Often described in midrash as immortal, wise, and ever-present, Serach bat Asher is a keeper of collective memory and a witness to Jewish history from the Exodus onward. In this interactive session, Anzovin digs into the rich legends surrounding Serach—her role in revealing Joseph’s fate, her connection to music and storytelling, and her enduring presence across generations.
These programs offer a rare chance to engage with Jewish learning that feels both ancient and urgently contemporary. Attend one or both sessions to be inspired, challenged, and connected.
Learn more or register: JewishVA.org/KCL or contact Sierra Lautman, UJFT senior director of Jewish Innovation, at SLautman@ujft.org or 757-965-6107.