Grief and Grief Rituals
Grief and Grief Rituals Led by Rabbi Ariel Milan-Polisar Three Wednesdays, February 7, 14 & 28 (no session February 21) 10:30-11:45 am (Hybrid) “It is a fearful thing to love what death can touch” begins a reading in our prayer book before the Mourner’s Kaddish. When we love, we inevitably will have to grieve, which […]
Spice Up Your Judaism (Zoom only)
This session will be Zoom only. Spice Up Your Judaism provides an opportunity to extend our Shabbat morning conversations following Torah Study (9:00 am). These sessions begin at 10:15 am (providing a short break after Torah Study to get that extra cup of coffee or whatever you need). The conversations are primarily lay-led, and they […]
Torah Study (Zoom only)
This session will be Zoom only. Join us for discussion and discovery during our weekly Shabbat morning Torah Study. Then stay for Spice Up Your Judaism (10:15 am), which provides an opportunity to extend our Shabbat morning conversations. We offer these sessions weekly (with some exceptions). The Zoom information is the same as for Spice […]
First Thursdays: Parsing Antisemitism in the Merchant of Venice
Parsing Antisemitism in the Merchant of Venice with Dr. Brien Brothman Thursday, February 1, 7:30 pm (Hybrid) Of all Shakespeare’s plays, The Merchant of Venice was apparently among Hitler’s favorites. Germans enjoyed many performances during the Third Reich, including a special radio broadcast shortly after Kristallnacht. For some, this seems to settle any arguments about […]
Monthly Mussar Moments
Monthly Mussar Moments with Rabbi Milan-Polisar Mondays according to schedule, 12:00-1:00 pm (Zoom only) The response to Rabbi Milan-Polisar’s series on Mussar was so enthusiastic that we are going to offer a monthly Zoom-only lunch time session on Mussar. Even if you have a “day job,” we hope you can make the time to join […]
First Thursdays: Sholem Aleichem and Fiddler on the Roof
Sholem Aleichem and Fiddler on the Roof Led by Mark Pinzur Thursday, January 4, 7:30 pm (Hybrid) Part historical context, part literary background, part sing-along…plan to join congregant Mark Pinzur for an evening of fun and learning at our January First Thursday program. No cost for congregants; $15 for non-members. Registration is required and will […]
My Heart is in the East
My Heart Is in The East Led by Rabbi Frenkel Three Wednesdays, January 10, 24 & 31, 10:30-11:45 am (Hybrid; No session Jan. 17) We apologize that the first session (Jan. 10) of this course has been CANCELLED. Please continue to check your emails or this website for updated scheduling. A look at early and […]
First Thursdays: My Journey as a Genealogy Researcher
My Journey as a Genealogy Researcher Presented by Evan Fishman Thursday, November 2, 7:30 pm (Hybrid) During this First Thursday session, Evan Fishman will take us through his own genealogy research journey sharing some of what he found when exploring his own roots. Evan Fishman has taught genealogy classes at the Katz JCC and LaGuardia […]
First Thursdays (note special date): Matzah Balls, Machine Guns, & Mentschlichkeit
Note: Our December First Thursday program will take place on Thursday, November 30. Matzah Balls, Machine Guns, & Mentschlichkeit: Jews and America’s Greatest Generation Led by Lance J. Sussman, DDiv Thursday, November 30, 7:30-8:45 pm (Zoom only) Generally attributed to Tom Brokaw, the idea of the greatest generation is actually part of a spectrum of […]
Exploring Mussar
Exploring Mussar: Finding Balance Through Ancient Wisdom Led by Rabbi Ariel Milan-Polisar Three Wednesdays, November 1, 8 & 15, 10:30-11:45 am (Hybrid) Whether this is the first you’re hearing of Mussar, or you’ve spent a lot of time studying it, all are welcome in this deep dive into the Jewish study of balance. Mussar is […]
