At the Song of the Sea, we encounter a jarring image: God is not praised for the gift of liberty, but for His prowess as an Ish Milchama—a "Man of War." In a tradition where one Midrashic voice cries out "Great is peace" in twenty different ways, this celebration of martial might feels like a theological contradiction. Yet, this very Midrash offers a remarkable resolution that reimagines the very nature of Passover. It suggests that the human "Man of War" and the Divine "Man of War" are complete inverses of one another. Join us as we explore how the Exodus redefines what it means to "emulate God"—finding the strength to bear the burden of conflict alone, while recognizing that true peace is never a solo act, but a shared, universal effort.
About Rabbi Ayal Robkin
Rabbi Ayal Robkin is the Director of Hadar Atlanta. A native Atlantan and graduate of Atlanta Jewish Academy and The Weber School, Ayal has taught Talmud, Bible, Jewish Thought, and mindfulness meditation at the Abraham Joshua Heschel High School in New York, NY for the past ten years. Ayal is a graduate of the Pardes Educators Program and holds rabbinic ordination from Yashrut. He is excited to move back to Atlanta this summer with his wife, Maddy Bloch, and children Neima and Menashe.
Hosted by The Dupree
The Dupree Conference and Education Center is a Sandy Springs hub for high-quality Jewish and Israel education programs that empower adults to learn, connect, act, and thrive. We offer programs that inspire curiosity, deepen community, and spark action rooted in Jewish values and identity.
Date: Sunday, March 29, 2026
Time: 1:30–3:00 PM
Location: 6120 Powers Ferry Rd. NW, Atlanta, GA 30339
The Dupree Conference and Education Center is a Sandy Springs hub for high-quality Jewish and Israel education programs that empower adults to learn, connect, act, and thrive. We offer programs that inspire curiosity, deepen community, and spark action rooted in Jewish values and identity.
Date: Sunday, March 29, 2026
Time: 1:30–3:00 PM
Location: 6120 Powers Ferry Rd. NW, Atlanta, GA 30339