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scholar in residence 2025

We are so excited to welcome Jordan B. Gorfinkel to TBH!

Please register below f you would like to join us for any of the following events:
  • Thursday, January 30 at 7:00 PM - Moses, Esther, Wonder Woman & Superman: What Superheroes Teach Us About Judaism and What Judaism Teaches Us About Superheroes (Book signing, Q&A)
  • Saturday, February 2 at 9:30 AM - The Exodus, The Dark Knight, and Being a Jewish Superhero (presentation and discussion),
  • Saturday, February 2 at 5:00 PM - The Four Children: The Superhero, The Supervillain, The Mentor, and The Sidekick (Presentation, Q&A, book signing)

All events are FREE for members of TBH. 
Nonmembers are $10 per event.
These events are FREE FOR TBH MEMBERS!
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Moses, Esther, Wonder Woman & Superman: What Superheroes Teach Us About Judaism and What Judaism Teaches Us About Superheroes
Presentation, Q&A, Book Signing
In this deep dive into Jewish graphic novels, a.k.a. the "New Midrash," thrill to the historal and Torah root of beloved superheroes and our real life superheroes: Israelis!
The Exodus, The Dark Knight, and Being a Jewish Superhero
Presentation
In this riveting exploration of Jewish scholarship and sages - Torah, Talmud, and Marvel; Esther, Rabbi Akiva, and Stan Lee - Gorf reveals the most inspirational Jewish hero of all: yourself.
The Four Children: The Superhero, The Supervillain, The Mentor, and The Sidekick
Presentation, Q&A, Book Signing
Discover how the Arba Banim parable provides insight into Jewish life and holidays throughout the year, using "Marvel-ous" clips, popular culture icons, and the Gorf Graphic Novels. This inspirational, energetic, multi-media presentation is appropriate for families, adults, seniors, teens, and elementary school age students.

 

Meet our Scholar in Residence

Jordan B. Gorfinkel—known as Gorf—is a veteran Batman Editor, his creations (Batman: No Man’s Land; Birds Of Prey) serving as the inspiration for television, movies and games. His studio Avalanche Comics Entertainment produces entertainment and branding content for corporations and multi-media. As a cartoonist, Gorf produces the weekly comic strip @JewishCartoon (Instagram, Facebook). He is the creator/producer of the #1 bestselling Passover Haggadah Graphic Novel and Esther Graphic Novel (Koren Pub., Jerusalem), and is at the forefront of Jewish Graphic Novel Initiative. As a musician, Gorf pioneered professional Jewish A cappella; and with his all (Jewish) star vocal groups Kol Zimra & the Y-Studs brings harmony—vocal and communal—to events and services. And he travels the world to speak and give workshops, spreading the message: Make Judaism Your Superpower! www.gorfy.com

Tue, January 14 2025 14 Tevet 5785