Unpacking Fan Fiction in the Book of Genesis with author Sarah Rosenson – Seekers of Meaning 8/7/2026

Editor’s Note: Due to technical difficulties, this week’s Seekers of Meaning TV Show and Podcast is only available as an audio podcast. We regret any inconvenience. On this week’s episode of the Seekers of Meaning Podcast, Rabbi Richard Address engages with Sarah Rosenson, author of Fan Fiction on the Book of Genesis. They explore the themes of the Book of Genesis, including personal interpretations, family dynamics, the significance of silence, and the role of art in understanding biblical narratives. Rosenson shares her journey to writing the book, her unique perspective on Jewish identity, and the importance of asking questions about the text. The conversation emphasizes the fluidity of interpretation and the relevance of these ancient stories in contemporary life. About the book The modern phenomenon of fan fiction involves readers writing creative pieces that answer questions left open in favorite works of literature.  This also describes the ancient tradition of midrash, where readers write stories filling in gaps in the Bible.   Fan Fiction on the Book of Genesis discusses the questions left open in the first book of the Bible, and includes questions for the characters in the stories, which can serve as prompts for conversations or creative writing. It is perfect for anyone interested in reading Bible stories through a new and creative lens, people who enjoy creative writing and want to challenge themselves to write fan fiction/midrash on the Bible, and people who teach classes on the Bible and want ideas for discussion topics and questions. Seekers of Meaning TV Show and Podcast Now Available on Roku Streaming Service You can add the Jewish Sacred Aging TV channel to your Roku streaming subscription by visiting this page: https://channelstore.roku.com/details/600964/jewish-sacred-aging. Because of technical difficulties with this week’s recording, there is no video version of the program. Listen to the Audio Podcast You can listen to the audio podcast version in the player below, or subscribe to the podcast in one of the popular platforms by clicking one of the buttons below the player. If you do not see a player below, you can still listen to the podcast by clicking here. Apple Podcasts YouTube Spotify Podchaser Amazon Music About the Guest Sarah Rosenson Sarah Rosenson has a B.A. from Georgetown University, a J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania, and an M.A. in Jewish Studies from the Spertus Institute. She practiced law for a decade, and then taught classes on ethics, philosophy, the Bible, and world religions at a private high school. She currently teaches adults both in-person and online for various institutions around the country. Classes Sarah has created and taught include Artistic Depictions of the Bible from Michelangelo to Chagall, Difficult Stories of Women in the Bible, Children’s Bible Stories for Adults, Ethics Thought Experiments, Ethics in Modern Life, Ethics and Sports, Jane Austen and Philosophy, and The Hobbit and Philosophy, among other topics. You can find her website at www.sarahsclass.net. The post Unpacking Fan Fiction in the Book of Genesis with author Sarah Rosenson – Seekers of Meaning 8/7/2026 appeared first on Jewish Sacred Aging.