Peace, Long Life, and Health
Peace, Long Life, and Health: A Look at How Jewish Texts Approach Some Issues That Impact Us All Led by Rabbi Richard Address Three Wednesdays, May 6, 13 & 20, 10:30-11:45 am (Hybrid) May 6: How we approach the issue of our physical health. What is our responsibility as a “tzelem elohim”? How do we […]
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 […]
The Torah of Belonging
The Torah of Belonging Led by Rabbi Ariel Milan-Polisar Three Wednesdays, January 14, 21 & 28, 10:30-11:45 am (Hybrid) Join Rabbi Milan-Polisar to explore her learnings thus far from the 18Doors Rukin Rabbinic Fellowship. One of the biggest challenges that faces the Jewish world today is how we decide who belongs in our spaces, on […]
Some “Isms” That Transformed Judaism
Some “Isms” That Transformed Judaism Led by Rabbi Richard Address Three Wednesdays, December 3, 10 & 17, 10:30-11:45 am Dec. 3: Pharisaism and the Birth of Rabbinic Judaism Dec. 10: Hasidism and the Foundations for Modern Orthodoxy Dec. 17: Zionism: Has the “Dream” Died? This series is offered at no cost for congregants and $10 […]
Holy Light
Holy Light: Introduction to the Major Ideas in Jewish Mysticism Led by Rabbi Jennifer Frenkel Three Wednesdays, November 5, 12 & 19, 10:30-11:45 am (Hybrid) Kabbalah, the spiritual heart of Jewish thought, explores the nature of God, the universe, and our inner world. Together, we’ll uncover the historical origins of Kabbalah, explore the sefirot (divine […]
But Doctor, What Guidance Can My Judaism Give Me?
But Doctor, What Guidance Can My Judaism Give Me? Led by Rabbi Richard Address Three Wednesdays, October 15, 22 & 29, 10:30-11:45 am (Hybrid) A series of discussions on how Jewish texts can relate to, guide, and support medical decisions. We will examine actual cases from some of our physicians and then examine the richness […]
Talmud Talks
Topic: Tractate Berachot – Continued Tuesdays, November 4 – December 23, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm 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: The Role of Music in Jewish Ritual
First Thursdays: The Role of Music in Jewish Ritual, with Ira S. Miller, PhD This lecture looks at the role that music has played in Jewish worship through the ages and how it enhances the ritual experience. Going back to around 40,000 BCE, bone flutes, along with rhythmic drumming and vocalizations were likely used to […]