First Thursdays: Exploring a Celebrated Short Story by a Well-known Jewish Writer
Exploring a Celebrated Short Story by a Well-known Jewish Writer Presented by Judy Nadell Thursday, May 1 at 7:30 pm (Hybrid) Most of us enjoy reading and talking with friends about what we’ve read, but we don’t always have the chance to indulge that basic pleasure. This interactive program will provide precisely that opportunity. Together, […]
CANCELED: Yiddish Shmooze Group
This session had been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience. 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month, plus a bonus 5th Thursday in May! September 19 through May 29 (No sessions in October; No session January 2) 10:30-11:45 am, Zoom only Vos a maykhl! What a treat! Don’t plotz! This is not a bunch of mishegas or some sort of shtick – this shmaltzy group is completely kosher.You’ve got […]
Talmud Talks
Tuesdays, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Spring Session: May 6 – June 24 Interested participants may join at any time throughout the series. In this weekly series, we will introduce or reintroduce the Talmud and related literature to those who wish to explore this fundamental part of our Jewish heritage. Talmud Talks will look at selected Talmudic […]
First Thursdays: A Holocaust Story of Survival & Triumph
First Thursdays: An Evening of Remembrance: A Holocaust Story of Survival and Triumph Presented by Ed Skobac Thursday, April 3 at 7:30 pm (Hybrid) In observance of Yom Hashoah (Holocaust Memorial Day), Ed Skobac, Steve Janove and David Janove will offer a presentation about Ed’s father, William, who survived the Holocaust alone in Poland, and […]
Pirkei Avot: What We Can Learn About Social Responsibility
Pirkei Avot – What We Can Learn from Our Sages About Social Responsibility Led by Rabbi Jennifer Frenkel Monday, April 21 at 7:30 pm (Hybrid) There is a Jewish custom during the Omer – the seven-week period between the holiday of Passover and the holiday of Shavuot – to study Pirkei Avot (the Wisdom of […]
More Than Four Questions
More Than Four Questions Led by Rabbi Jennifer Frenkel Monday evening, April 7, 7:30-8:45 pm (Hybrid) Our Seders are a chance to gather with loved ones, to remember those who came before us, and to enjoy ourselves while we grapple with critical issues and essential questions of liberty, responsibility, and redemption. In this session, we’ll […]
Shabbat Machshava (in person only)
Led by Cantor Neil Schnitzer, this service will be instead of our usual Shabbat morning Spice Up Your Judaism session. We will experience Shabbat in a meaningful and joyful way as a community with contemplative readings, enhanced by music new and familiar, creating a deeply spiritual experience. All are welcome. This service is in person […]
First Thursdays: Antisemitism – Where did it come from?
Antisemitism: Where did it come from? Haman, Amalek & the “Why” of Antisemitism Presented by Rabbi Laurence Kotok, D.D. Anti-Judaism and Antisemitism has been part of the Jewish experience from the biblical experience to the beginnings of Christianity 2000 years ago. Antisemitism has shaped our experience and self-definition through the Middle Ages until today. October […]
CANCELED: Monthly Mussar Moments
This session has been canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience. Monthly Mussar Moments with Rabbi Milan-Polisar Mondays according to schedule, 12:00-1:00 pm (Zoom only) Rabbi Milan-Polisar’s monthly Zoom-only lunch time sessions on Mussar continue. Even if you have a “day job,” we hope you can make the time to join us for these enlightening conversations. […]
Adult Education Shabbaton
Check back soon for information on this morning of study.
