Reform Judaism: Platforms and Prayer (In Person)

Join Rabbi Jordy Callman and Dr. Christopher Doty to explore how Reform thinking has changed through time, and how those changes have been reflected in the evolution of Reform prayer books as well as the Reform movement’s platforms and ideology on topics as diverse as God, peoplehood, Israel, and more.

This course follows a sequential structure, but anyone is welcome to join at any point, or to drop in to any class. If you have questions regarding participation, please contact the program leader.

Dates: March 10, 17, 24, 31

This class is part of eLeMeNTs | Lishma: Monday Night Torah at the BEIT. Join us starting at 7:00 pm every Monday night for community connection, words of Torah, a dedication of learning, and a Kaddish opportunity before classes begin at 7:30.

eLeMeNTs courses this year are organized in two curricular tracks: “Wrestling with Big Questions” and “Exploring Jewish Identity.” You can take courses all within one track to explore related concepts from multiple angles, or jump from one track to another based on what courses intrigue you. This course is part of the “Wrestling with Big Questions” track.

Sponsored by the Beth Elohim Institute for Transformation (BEIT), which offers an integrated, multifaceted approach to exploring and applying Jewish teachings and tradition to our contemporary daily lives by bringing together learning, spiritual practice, caring, and action all under one roof.