Shabbat Machshava

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 […]

Spice Up Your Judaism (Zoom only)

Note: This session will be Zoom only. Spice Up Your Judaism provides an opportunity to extend our Shabbat morning conversations following Torah Study )and a short break after Torah Study that extra cup of coffee or whatever you need). The conversations are primarily lay-led, and they cover varied topics of interest with a Jewish connection. […]

Torah Study (Zoom Only)

Note: This session will be Zoom only. Join us for discussion and discovery during our weekly Shabbat morning Torah Study (9:00 am). Then stay for Spice Up Your Judaism (10:15 am), which provides an opportunity to extend our Shabbat morning conversations. These sessions are offered weekly (with some exceptions). Zoom information is the same for […]

First Thursdays: How Jewish Music Became Mainstream

How Jewish Music Influenced the Music of Mainstream America with Ira S. Miller, Ph.D. Whether the source comes from Jewish Folk Songs or our Liturgy, Jewish music has found its way into America’s Popular Music and even some classical music we grew up with as Americans. Sometimes ideas or philosophies from a Jewish source inspire […]

Meandering Through Midrash

Meandering Through Midrash Led by Rabbi Richard Address Three Wednesdays, January 29, February 5 & 12, 10:30-11:45 am (Zoom only) We will look at what these traditional texts are, where they emerged, the different types, and discuss a wide variety of Midrash that have spanned the centuries. No prerequisites! All are welcome! This series is […]

Spiritual Practices for 2025

Spiritual Practices for 2025 Led by Rabbi Ariel Milan-Polisar Three Wednesdays, January 8, 15 & 22, 10:30-11:45 am (Hybrid) The new year is always an opportunity to try new things and allow ourselves to be uncomfortable with the unfamiliar. In this series, we will focus on a different spiritual practice each week. Hopefully, participants will […]

Torah Study

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 Up Your Judaism. You are welcome […]