Hindsight Is 2020

Torah Lessons from a Turbulent Time

Rabbi Margie Cella

$75.95 $64.86

Paperback

Not in-store but you can order this
How long will it take?

Availability Information

We source books from suppliers in Australia and overseas. For books we don't currently have in stock, the time it takes to get them from our suppliers can vary widely - from a few days to a few months - so we check each book with each supplier to determine the expected time it will take to be supplied to us.

We then advise you accordingly. If the time taken to get any book is too long for you, you can let us know and we will cancel or adjust your order, and refund as required.

To find out the anticipated arrival time for specific items prior to ordering, please contact us by phone or email:

Phone +61 2 9264 3111, or 1800 4 BOOKS (1800 4 26657) if outside Sydney:
option 1 Abbey's Bookshop (Crime, History, Science, Kids & more) • info@abbeys.com.au
option 2 Language Book Centre (ESL & Foreign Languages) • language@abbeys.com.au
option 3 Galaxy Bookshop (Sci-fi, Fantasy, Romance, Graphic Novels) • sf@galaxybooks.com.au

QTY:

English

Bold Story Press
14 November 2023

Judaism; Judaism: sacred texts; Judaism: theology; Spirituality & religious experience

In the field of biblical commentary, Hindsight Is 2020 offers both traditional and contemporary perspectives. Over the course of an entire year from March 2020 through March 2021, Rabbi Margie Cella wrote a daily study of the Torah, adding one entry for each of the seven sections of every one of the fifty-four weekly portions. Hindsight is written in the style of a journal, with each day's writing dated and titled.

Motivated by her desire to make Torah study accessible to all, Rabbi Cella writes in a personal and engaging style that is easily readable and will appeal to a wide readership. Her commentary presents a unique perspective reflective of the time in which it was written, drawing on the deeper meaning of the Torah to craft a response to both the Covid-19 pandemic and the political and social unrest of a difficult time whose lessons remain relevant today.

Examining the biblical text in this distinctive format allows Rabbi Cella to offer a more comprehensive analysis of the Pentateuch that is infused with her personal insights. Hindsight Is 2020 is a timely work that casual and serious readers alike will find inspirational.

By: Rabbi Margie Cella
Imprint: Bold Story Press
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm, Spine: 32mm
Weight: 1.080kg
ISBN: 9781954805545
ISBN 10: 1954805543
Pages: 632
Publication Date: 14 November 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Rabbi Margie Cella received rabbinic ordination and an MA degree in Bible from the Jewish Theological Seminary of America in 2019 after retiring from her first career as a high school mathematics teacher. Rabbi Cella is a member of the Rabbinical Assembly and the New York Board of Rabbis. She is currently the rabbi of the Jewish Center of the Moriches in Center Moriches, NY, as well as an educator for the Women's League for Conservative Judaism. This is Rabbi Cella's first book, reflecting her love of biblical exegesis and her desire to inspire others to delve into the mysteries of the Torah. She lives in Port Jefferson Station, NY, where she and her husband, Raymond, are surrounded by the love of their children and grandchildren.