BRUNSWICK — The Torah Study Group, or Havurah, initiated by Rabbi Simeon J. Maslin of Harpswell and Philadelphia 11 summers ago, will resume on Saturday, June 15, at 10 a.m. at Bowdoin College’s Kanbar Hall.
The Havurah meets each Saturday morning through the summer and early fall and, following a brief Sabbath service, engages in critical study of biblical texts. Having read through the Pentateuch and the early prophetic books, this summer the group will begin studying the book of Jeremiah.
The only requirements for participants are an interest in sacred texts and an open mind. Each member of the group is reminded to bring along a copy of the Bible, preferably one of the modern translations. The Havurah is a very diverse and friendly group, and all are welcome.
Kanbar Hall is located at the northeast corner of the Bowdoin College campus. Each session will conclude at about 11:30.
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