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].
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 […]