One of the biggest questions that come up from reading Iyov is during what period he was in. Our Sages offer many opinions, including the suggestion that he was a contemporary of Avraham. Many questions arise from this suggestion, like why is Iyov never mentioned in the book of Genesis if he lived during that time? We will explore the ramifications of this approach, in particular, for understanding both the story of Iyov and the role of Avraham.

 

 

In memory of Israel and Yetra Goldberg in honor of their dedication in furthering Jewish education in St. Louis, Missouri.

Yemei Iyun be-Tanakh - 2023