Being “The Chosen People” (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Join Rabbi Vanessa Harper to examine the complex concept of Jewish "chosenness" through history, exploring how theologians and thinkers have interpreted this special relationship with God.
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Being “The Chosen People” (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Join Rabbi Vanessa Harper to examine the complex concept of Jewish "chosenness" through history, exploring how theologians and thinkers have interpreted this special relationship with God.
Beit Midrash (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Break new ground with us as we build a brand-new kind of beit midrash (house of study) that will equip you with our tradition’s timeless tools.
Being “The Chosen People” (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Join Rabbi Vanessa Harper to examine the complex concept of Jewish "chosenness" through history, exploring how theologians and thinkers have interpreted this special relationship with God.
Being “The Chosen People” (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Join Rabbi Vanessa Harper to examine the complex concept of Jewish "chosenness" through history, exploring how theologians and thinkers have interpreted this special relationship with God.
Beit Midrash: Passover Edition (In Person)
- Adult Learning
This session will shed new light on texts and ideas of the Passover Seder, and will give you new insights to share at your Seder table this year!
Reform Judaism: Platforms and Prayer (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Rabbi Jordy Callman and Dr. Christopher Doty explore Reform Judaism's evolution through prayer books, platforms, and changing perspectives on key topics.
Reform Judaism: Platforms and Prayer (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Rabbi Jordy Callman and Dr. Christopher Doty explore Reform Judaism's evolution through prayer books, platforms, and changing perspectives on key topics.
Reform Judaism: Platforms and Prayer (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Rabbi Jordy Callman and Dr. Christopher Doty explore Reform Judaism's evolution through prayer books, platforms, and changing perspectives on key topics.
Build Your Own Beit Midrash Semester 2 Kickoff (Online)
- Adult Learning
Join us for the second semester of our Build Your Own Beit Midrash (BYOBM) program. Registration closes March 10!
Reform Judaism: Platforms and Prayer (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Rabbi Jordy Callman and Dr. Christopher Doty explore Reform Judaism's evolution through prayer books, platforms, and changing perspectives on key topics.
Beit Midrash (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Break new ground with us as we build a brand-new kind of beit midrash (house of study) that will equip you with our tradition’s timeless tools.
Dealing with Difficult Texts (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Rabbis Vanessa Harper & Rachael Pass, who employ different reading approaches, will guide us as we explore difficult texts that conflict with our contemporary values.
Dealing with Difficult Texts (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Rabbis Vanessa Harper & Rachael Pass, who employ different reading approaches, will guide us as we explore difficult texts that conflict with our contemporary values.
Beit Midrash (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Break new ground with us as we build a brand-new kind of beit midrash (house of study) that will equip you with our tradition’s timeless tools.
Dealing with Difficult Texts (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Rabbis Vanessa Harper & Rachael Pass, who employ different reading approaches, will guide us as we explore difficult texts that conflict with our contemporary values.
Dealing with Difficult Texts (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Rabbis Vanessa Harper & Rachael Pass, who employ different reading approaches, will guide us as we explore difficult texts that conflict with our contemporary values.
Beit Midrash (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Break new ground with us as we build a brand-new kind of beit midrash (house of study) that will equip you with our tradition’s timeless tools.
The Torah of Civil Discourse (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Join us as we explore lessons the weekly Torah portion teaches us about engaging in civil discourse.
The Torah of Civil Discourse (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Join us as we explore lessons the weekly Torah portion teaches us about engaging in civil discourse.
Beit Midrash Session 1 with Guest Rabbi Elie Lehmann (In Person)
- Adult Learning
This first session will give us a deep dive into the tool we'll be focusing on this year: chevruta (partnered) study.
The Torah of Civil Discourse (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Join us as we explore lessons the weekly Torah portion teaches us about engaging in civil discourse.
The Torah of Civil Discourse (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Join us as we explore lessons the weekly Torah portion teaches us about engaging in civil discourse.
Build Your Own Beit Midrash Kickoff | Studying in Chevruta (Online)
- Adult Learning
Join us to launch our new asynchronous Build Your Own Beit Midrash (BYOBM) program with a special session on how to study in chevruta (partnered learning). Register for your semester 1 course by November 11!
Adult Learning Kickoff: Featuring Abigail Pogrebin and Rabbi Dov Linzer (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
To kick off our year of learning, we'll share in dinner as a community, then laugh with and be inspired by our keynote speakers: Abigail Pogrebin and Rabbi Dov Linzer, an unlikely chevruta pair bringing their very different perspectives in their new co-authored book, It Takes Two to Torah.
Siyyum (conclusion) | Introduction to Judaism (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Wrap up this year of learning with Rabbi Harper and the other students from the class. If you attended even one session over the last year, please feel free to join us!
Canceled: Engaging in Civil Discourse Guided by Jewish Wisdom
- Adult Learning
Join with members of our community to explore how we can apply Jewish wisdom to help us engage in respectful, meaningful conversations.
Core Jewish Values | Introduction to Judaism (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Jewish tradition is marked by varying traditions and practices, but there are core values that span the Jewish spectrum. Learn about them in this class of the Intro to Judaism series.
Engaging in Civil Discourse Guided by Jewish Wisdom (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Join with members of our community to explore how we can apply Jewish wisdom to help us engage in respectful, meaningful conversations.
Israel and Zionism | Introduction to Judaism (In Person)
- Adult Learning
In this session of the Intro to Judaism series, learn about the origins of the Zionist movement, as well as major moments in the modern state of Israel’s history. Feel free to drop in!
Jewish Current Events (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Join Rabbi Sisenwine to discuss major monthly stories from the Jewish world, based upon articles from the Forward, America’s Jewish newspaper, since 1897.
Holocaust and Antisemitism | Introduction to Judaism (In Person)
- Adult Learning
The history of the Jewish people is hardly free of tragedy. In this session, we’ll discuss “the oldest hatred” and the Holocaust. Feel free to drop in to this class from the Intro to Judaism series.
Passover | Introduction to Judaism (In Person)
- Adult Learning
In many ways, the story of the Exodus—celebrated at Passover—is the story of the origin of the Jewish people. Come learn about this story, and the ways that we celebrate it today, in this class, part of the Intro to Judaism series.
Jewish Life and Home | Introduction to Judaism (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Judaism isn’t just something that happens at a synagogue. Learn about some of the key practices that surround Jewish life outside the temple in this week’s installment of Intro to Judaism.
Jewish Current Events (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Join Rabbi Sisenwine to discuss major monthly stories from the Jewish world, based upon articles from the Forward, America’s Jewish newspaper, since 1897.
All About Purim | Introduction to Judaism (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Come learn about Purim—a holiday when joy is commanded and noise is made—in this class, part of the Intro to Judaism series. Feel free to drop in!
Engaging in Civil Discourse Guided by Jewish Wisdom (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Join with members of our community to explore how we can apply Jewish wisdom to help us engage in respectful, meaningful conversations.
Rabbinic Literature | Introduction to Judaism (In Person)
- Adult Learning
You might have heard of the Talmud and the Mishnah, but what are they exactly? And why are they so important in Jewish tradition? Rabbi Harper will answer these questions, and more, in this week’s installment of the Intro to Judaism series.
Jewish Current Events (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Join Rabbi Sisenwine to discuss major monthly stories from the Jewish world, based upon articles from the Forward, America’s Jewish newspaper, since 1897.
Tanakh | Introduction to Judaism (In Person)
- Adult Learning
The Hebrew Bible—especially the Torah—is the beating heart of “the people of the book.” Learn how to navigate this all-important sacred text in this week’s session of the Intro to Judaism series.
Engaging in Civil Discourse Guided by Jewish Wisdom (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Join with members of our community to explore how we can apply Jewish wisdom to help us engage in respectful, meaningful conversations.
Jewish Calendar and Shabbat | Introduction to Judaism (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Kislev and Tevet and Av, oh my! Come learn about the Jewish calendar and the weekly holiday of Shabbat in this class, part of the Intro to Judaism series of classes.
Jewish Current Events (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Join Rabbi Sisenwine to discuss major monthly stories from the Jewish world, based upon articles from the Forward, America’s Jewish newspaper, since 1897.
Engaging in Civil Discourse Guided by Jewish Wisdom (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Join with members of our community to explore how we can apply Jewish wisdom to help us engage in respectful, meaningful conversations.
Engaging in Civil Discourse Guided by Jewish Wisdom (Hybrid) Postponed
- Adult Learning
Join with members of our community to explore how we can apply Jewish wisdom to help us engage in respectful, meaningful conversations.
What is Jewishness | Introduction to Judaism (In Person)
- Adult Learning
This week in the Intro to Judaism series, Rabbi Vanessa Harper teaches on the concept of Jewishness—what does it mean to be Jew?
Jewish Lifecycle Events | Introduction to Judaism (In Person)
- Adult Learning
The second semester of this year-long course offers an overview of major topics in Jewish life and learning. Participation in the first semester is not required.
Jewish Current Events & Community Chanukah Candle Lighting (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Join Rabbi Sisenwine to discuss major monthly stories from the Jewish world, based upon articles from the Forward, America’s Jewish newspaper, since 1897.
Contemporary Judaisms | Introduction to Judaism (In Person)
- Adult Learning
The second semester of this year-long course offers an overview of major topics in Jewish life and learning. Participation in the first semester is not required.
Engaging in Civil Discourse Guided by Jewish Wisdom (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Join with members of our community to explore how we can apply Jewish wisdom to help us engage in respectful, meaningful conversations.
All About Chanukah | Introduction to Judaism (In Person)
- Adult Learning
The second semester of this year-long course offers an overview of major topics in Jewish life and learning. Participation in the first semester is not required.
Jewish Current Events | A Temple-wide Discussion on Antisemitism and our Communal Response (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Join Rabbi Sisenwine to discuss major monthly stories from the Jewish world, based upon articles from the Forward, America’s Jewish newspaper, since 1897.
Jewish History, 70CE through the Enlightenment | Introduction to Judaism (In Person)
- Adult Learning
The second semester of this year-long course offers an overview of major topics in Jewish life and learning. Participation in the first semester is not required.
Engaging in Civil Discourse Guided by Jewish Wisdom (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Join with members of our community to explore how we can apply Jewish wisdom to help us engage in respectful, meaningful conversations.
Jewish History, the Torah through 70CE | Introduction to Judaism (In Person)
- Adult Learning
The second semester of this year-long course offers an overview of major topics in Jewish life and learning. Participation in the first semester is not required.
Sukkot and Simchat Torah | Introduction to Judaism (In Person)
- Adult Learning
The second semester of this year-long course offers an overview of major topics in Jewish life and learning. Participation in the first semester is not required.
God | Introduction to Judaism (In Person)
- Adult Learning
The second semester of this year-long course offers an overview of major topics in Jewish life and learning. Participation in the first semester is not required.
The High Holy Days | Introduction to Judaism (In Person)
- Adult Learning
The second semester of this year-long course offers an overview of major topics in Jewish life and learning. Participation in the first semester is not required.
Intro to Jewish Prayer [Introduction to Judaism] (In Person)
- Adult Learning
The second semester of this year-long course offers an overview of major topics in Jewish life and learning. Participation in the first semester is not required.