First (Second) Thursdays: Tribal Encounters
This session meets on the SECOND Thursday of the month! Tribal Encounters: Jewish-Indian Relations in American History Presented by Dr. Brien Brothman Thursday, January 8, 7:30 pm (Hybrid) “Strange–you will think–why all of a sudden Indians?” These words were penned in 1919 by New York Yiddish poet Eli Almi. They appeared in an essay in […]
Spice Up Your Judaism (Zoom only)
Spice Up Your Judaism provides an opportunity to extend our Shabbat morning conversations following Torah Study. 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 cover varied topics of interest with a Jewish […]
Torah Study (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. You are welcome to attend one or the other or both! We offer these sessions weekly (with some exceptions). Winter sessions from Thanksgiving […]
First Thursdays: Intelligence, Consciousness, or a Soul?
Intelligence, Consciousness, or a Soul? Some Jewish Views on AI Presented by Rabbi Geoffrey Mitelman Thursday, December 4 at 7:30 pm (Zoom only) How do we define “intelligence” and how do we define “artificial”? Does AI have consciousness? A soul? And while traditional Jewish texts wouldn’t know about ChatGPT, what analogies can we draw from […]
First Thursdays: Strategies to Help Our Families Cope with Difficult Times
Strategies to Help Our Families Cope with Difficult Times Presented by Raechel Hammer Join us for a one-hour interactive session that weaves together the wisdom of Jewish texts with practical, hands on tools for strengthening communication across generations. In today’s digital age, when constant connectivity can make meaningful conversations even more challenging, we will explore […]
Summer Torah Study (Zoom-only)
Please note: This session will be Zoom only. Summer Torah Study led by our clergy takes places weekly, Saturdays at 9:30 am. Zoom login details can be found in your weekly congregational emails or contact [email protected].
Adult Education Program
Check back soon for information on this series led by Rabbi Richard Address.
From Prophets to Pulpits
From Prophets to Pulpits: The Evolution of the Rabbinate Led by Rabbi Ariel Milan-Polisar Three Wednesdays, April 15, 22 & 29 (Hybrid) What does it mean to be a rabbi—and how did that role come to be? This class traces the development of Jewish religious leadership from the Torah’s priests and prophets, through the sages […]
The History, Power, and Poetry of Our Shabbat Evening Service Liturgy
The History, Power, and Poetry of Our Shabbat Evening Service Liturgy Led by Rabbi Jennifer Frenkel Three Wednesdays, March 11, 18 & 25, 10:30-11:45 am (Hybrid) In this 3-session class, we will take a look at the prayers we recite each Friday evening and learn what they meant in their historical context, the power and […]
More Books They Never Taught Us
More Books They Never Taught Us Led by Rabbi Richard Address Three Wednesdays, February 11, 18 & 25, 10:30-11:45 am (Zoom only) Feb. 11: Joshua and Judges: Moses dies, Joshua rises, and chaos ensues Feb. 18: Proverbs: Ancient wisdom and modern application Feb. 25: The Book of Esther: Why is this book for Purim and […]