Space Torah: Film and Discussion
On October 19, 2022, the Elie Wiesel Center for Jewish Studies hosted a highly attended screening of Space Torah at BU Hillel. This documentary follows the remarkable journey of Dr. Jeffrey Hoffman, an MIT astronaut, who brought a Torah scroll aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia, fostering a profound appreciation for Jewish culture and its intersection with science and exploration.
Following the screening, Mira Angrist, a Master Lecturer in Hebrew, moderated a thought-provoking discussion. Attendees had the unique opportunity to speak directly with Dr. Hoffman and executive producer Rachel Raz. The panel explored the significance of reading the Torah in outer space, its implications for the Jewish present and future, and the profound connection between Jewish tradition and space exploration.
A collaboration with the Hebrew Language Program and the Department of World Languages and Literature made this incredible event possible.