We read of hundreds of years of slavery in Egypt—and several different reckonings of those years appear in the Chumash (Pentateuch). What can we deduce about life during this period from the few references in the Bible? We will explore the biblical texts and make use of Midrash to help complete our picture.

Level All 
Open to men and women

Rabbi Roy Rosenbaum received his ordination from the Hebrew Theological College in Skokie, Illinois and his undergraduate and graduate degrees in Political Science from the University of Chicago. He has held senior staff positions in three Jewish federations and five national Jewish organizations. He has taught adult groups in Chicago and New York, and currently teaches Talmud and Bible at Maimonides High School.