Bible study like you've never seen before
You are interested in the Bible, but can't understand its meaning or maybe not even read it in its entirety? Come study it with whom has methodology, didactics and interdisciplinary knowledge going beyond the religious sphere to understand the meanings of one of the most influential texts of all times.
Why study with me?
I have been working with Judaism for 30 years, starting at Rabbi Nilton Bonder's CJB (Jewish Congregation of Brazil-RJ). I have always been keen to spirituality and began studying religion at a very early age.
I joined a program of rabbinic studies when I was finally ready to delve deeper into the contents of my tradition; now, my emphasis is on cantorial studies and sacred texts.
I have been accompanying people on their own spiritual path since forever.
What I have learned from my experience is that religion is love.
Click here to learn about the studies I did that led me to create the Biblioscience methodology.
Courses and lectures
In this format, you go to the studies center, learn about the courses and lectures and pick up the ones you prefer.
Private services
If you have doubts or want to study a specifc topic, if you need accompaniment for a personal project related to the Bible or Judaism—or religion in general, I might help you also. Get in contact here.
Formats of the services
Next steps
1. Choose your course
Click here to find out about all upcoming courses and choose yours.
2. Join the group
After registering using a form, you will join a WhatsApp group and it is through this group that you will receive all the information and materials related to the chosen course.
PS: the group will be permanently muted!
3. Understand and appreciate the Bible, at last
In a clear way and at a good pace, you will come to understand the Bible, its motivations, its context, its characters and its authors like never before!
I introduce the biblical themes through a disciplinary set formed by History, Geography, Geopolitics, Comparative Religion and Literature, Archaeology, among others. This helps establish the context that originates the text.
Reading and understanding the Bible
I use my knowledge on religion to discern well between posterior religious discourse and context contemporary to the biblical authors. Besides, I believe this reading allows religious people to make an even stronger bond to ther religion.
Comprehending my religion better (and the main motivations of some others)
By examining the reasons for the importance of the Bible for different peoples throughout time, I try to use my teaching methods so that students' current worldview is broadened through the study of this influential document.
Expanding my worldview through this important document
Results of studying with me
A presence that welcomes and provokes self-investigation
“Flavia Virginia is, above all, an amazing mentor.
I have been receiving her guidance for a long time and in very different aspects of my life: professional challenges, relationship issues, spirituality, new perspectives of seeing the same situation, always with the ability to simultaneously welcome, provoke self-investigation and produce movements, whether internal or external.
Her quality of presence is another aspect that inspires me in itself. Even in very challenging situations, her work is loving and light, perhaps because it makes me feel that I am being heard in a broad way, which ends up giving me the same impression of myself and the same search for presence.
Flavia Virginia is passionate and cheerful, with an intelligence and expressiveness that also greatly stimulate me. The unique way in which she articulates her varied knowledge in favor of a clearer vision reminds me that my life is important; that, in itself, is worth its weight in gold.”
Ana Luiza
Singer
Knowledge and power to guide a path of discovery
“The process I experienced with Flavia was such a special gift for me that it is difficult to put into words its power. I met her at a special moment in my life, when I was following the process of preparing my son for his Bar Mitzvah.
We are secular Jews and my son brought the desire to have his Bar Mitzvah, which also awakened in me the desire to understand the place of spirituality in my life. In this context, Flavia became a reference, an essential and inspiring interlocutor, who enhanced a trail of unexpected, touching and very beautiful discoveries. There were only eight meetings, but they were profound and sensitive.
In the year that I turn 50, being able to access this space of spirituality, of the feminine and discover the Judaism that makes sense to me—and going through this experience at the same time as my son—was transformative and made feelings overflow that will continue to mobilize and accompany me. I know that the journey is still ongoing and having Flavia’s sensitivity, strength, knowledge and power makes this journey unique.”
Barbara Rosenberg
Lawyer
Building a body of knowledge together
“Teaching is more than just transferring information. It is about building a body of knowledge together. This partnership is achieved through a teacher-student relationship based on trust, empathy, and competence. In this process, teacher Flavia Virginia, through thought-provoking classes, guides her students (and I have been her student for many years) to meaningful learning, leading them to seek new ideas, new perspectives, and concepts through questioning and reflection. Her work inspires in each of us a constant search for knowledge and establishes a continuous and dynamic learning process, influencing our actions and understanding of our Tradition and History. Thank you for the opportunity to study and learn together.”
Renata Barco
Professor in Applied Human Nutrition
What they are saying
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Only Jews can take the courses?No; the courses are open to anyone, in accordance to what is ennunciated (for example, if there is a "Course for children aged 5 to 10", naturally only children this age will be accepted).
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Is the Jewish Bible the same as the Christian Bible?The Jewish Bible is almost exactly the same as what Christians call the Old Testament, except for a few texts that were not canonized by the Jews, such as Bel and the Dragon and Maccabees, for example. The academic term for the Jewish Bible is “Hebrew Bible” and, for the Christian Bible, “Gospel”. The Hebrew term for the Hebrew Bible is Tanakh (also spelled Tanach). When I use the term “Bible” I am always referring to the Hebrew Bible, although I may occasionally use one or another reference from the Gospel to illustrate something.
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What is the Torah?The Torah itself is the “Pentateuch”, also called “The Five Books of Moses“”; but it is common to use the term to refer to the entire Hebrew Bible, whose name in Hebrew is Tanakh. So, if someone says “I will study Torah”, they probably mean that they will study the Bible as a whole, but it is good to keep in mind that, technically, the Torah is only a third of the Bible, which is also composed of the Prophets (Neviyim) and Writings (Ketuvim).
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Do the courses have a religious approach?In general, my approach is non-religious, always seeking a more multidisciplinary view. In some cases, however, the content is, in itself, religious, as, for example, in the lecture “Preparing for Yom Kippur”. Since Yom Kippur is a festival in the Jewish religious calendar, we talk about it by also addressing religion.
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Do religious people have anything to gain from your courses?My personal experience is that the biblical author, coming from another era, very different from ours, wrote his texts without thinking about religion as we would think today, but with a deeply spiritual feeling, so to speak. Thus, it is not necessary to do a religious reading to encounter the Spirit, or God, the Creator of the Universe—whatever name is given to this subtle and powerful dimension. The very form of narrative used by the various biblical authors always brings this dimension back to us—which is why, I believe, the text has been so alive for so long. I say this based on what I feel, but also considering the feedback from my students over time.
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What is the main age range of the courses?I speak to an audience of young adults and up.
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Do you teach bar/bat mitzvah classes?I only teach classes for adults. So, if any adult would like to prepare for their bar/bat mitzvah ceremony, they can contact me using the contact form.
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Do you teach conversion classes?I have courses where I talk about all the main characteristics of the religion, but they are not exactly conversion courses and I personally do not convert people. If you are interested in talking more about the subject or getting some guidance, please contact me through the contact form for private consultations.
Frequently asked questions
In short...
It's very simple: you now have the right place to learn the Bible, with the following features:
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difficult words and obscure meanings will be left behind;
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you will learn how to differentiate between religious information and contextual information;
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courses and lectures are recorded (with some exceptions) and you will have access to them for a year;
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your questions and particular interests can also be addressed and you will have a premium experience.
Generaly, our first contact with the biblical text happens through religion—Judaism, Christianity and variations. Thus, its meaning is always intermediated by religious ideas and dogmas, also because the teachers are usually clergymen of these religions.
Therefore, many aspects of the text remain unexplained or only make sense if we accept these ideas and dogmas. This could draw us apart from the biblical text, because our rationality has, many times, a form that does not agree with dogmatic truths. We crave for deeper explanations. We want context.