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.
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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.
A Wealth of Wisdom: Jewish Tradition and Money (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
In this class, Rabbi Vanessa Harper explores what Jewish tradition might have to say about what is in our wallets.
Israel for Reel: There Is No Place Like Home (In Person)
- Adult Learning
This class provide vibrant, informative & interactive programs that give participants a safe and open-minded space to explore issues relating to Israel.
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.
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.
A Wealth of Wisdom: Jewish Tradition and Money (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
In this class, Rabbi Vanessa Harper explores what Jewish tradition might have to say about what is in our wallets.
Israel for Reel: Kibbutz Galuyot (In Person)
- Adult Learning
This class provides vibrant, informative & interactive programs that give participants a safe and open-minded space to explore issues relating to Israel.
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 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!
A Wealth of Wisdom: Jewish Tradition and Money (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
In this class, Rabbi Vanessa Harper explores what Jewish tradition might have to say about what is in our wallets.
Israel for Reel: On The Map (In Person)
- Adult Learning
This class provides vibrant, informative & interactive programs that give participants a safe and open-minded space to explore issues relating to Israel.
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.
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.
A Wealth of Wisdom: Jewish Tradition and Money (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
In this class, Rabbi Vanessa Harper explores what Jewish tradition might have to say about what is in our wallets.
Israel for Reel: Bringing It All Together (In Person)
- Adult Learning
This class provides vibrant, informative & interactive programs that give participants a safe and open-minded space to explore issues relating to Israel.
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.
A Father’s Kaddish: Film & Discussion (In Person)
- Adult Learning
A Father’s Kaddish tells the story of how Steven Branfman used the art of pottery to help him work through his grief after the death of his 23-year-old son.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Antisemitism and the Enlightenment: From the Dreyfus Affair to Today (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Explore the history of the Dreyfus Affair and antisemitism in the US today, and the debates that surround safety, security, and place of Jews in the most sophisticated and enlightened societies of the modern era.
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.
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!
Antisemitism and the Enlightenment: From the Dreyfus Affair to Today (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Explore the history of the Dreyfus Affair and antisemitism in the US today, and the debates that surround safety, security, and place of Jews in the most sophisticated and enlightened societies of the modern era.
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.
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!
Intro to the Jewish Bookshelf (In Person)
- Adult Learning
This series will give you an overview of how to contextualize and approach the types of Jewish sacred texts that you’re most likely to see in Torah study, the Beit Midrash, or other Jewish learning opportunities.
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.
Intro to the Jewish Bookshelf (In Person)
- Adult Learning
This series will give you an overview of how to contextualize and approach the types of Jewish sacred texts that you’re most likely to see in Torah study, the Beit Midrash, or other Jewish learning opportunities.
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.
Intro to the Jewish Bookshelf (In Person)
- Adult Learning
This series will give you an overview of how to contextualize and approach the types of Jewish sacred texts that you’re most likely to see in Torah study, the Beit Midrash, or other Jewish learning opportunities.
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.
Intro to the Jewish Bookshelf (In Person)
- Adult Learning
This series will give you an overview of how to contextualize and approach the types of Jewish sacred texts that you’re most likely to see in Torah study, the Beit Midrash, or other Jewish learning opportunities.
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 (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.
Jewish Languages (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Join Dr. Christopher Doty as we explore Jewish history through the lens of language. This course will examine how languages have shaped Jewish identity and interactions with the world.
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.
Jewish Languages (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Join Dr. Christopher Doty as we explore Jewish history through the lens of language. This course will examine how languages have shaped Jewish identity and interactions with the world.
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.
Canceled: Jewish Languages (In Person)
- Adult Learning
This event has been canceled and will be rescheduled at a later date.
Jewish Languages (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Join Dr. Christopher Doty as we explore Jewish history through the lens of language. This course will examine how languages have shaped Jewish identity and interactions with the world.
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.
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.
Women’s Midrash (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Discover how modern women scholars have uncovered and reimagined women's voices in Jewish texts, bringing new perspectives to biblical and rabbinic stories.
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.
Women’s Midrash (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Discover how modern women scholars have uncovered and reimagined women's voices in Jewish texts, bringing new perspectives to biblical and rabbinic stories.
Women’s Midrash (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Discover how modern women scholars have uncovered and reimagined women's voices in Jewish texts, bringing new perspectives to biblical and rabbinic stories.
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.
Women’s Midrash (Hybrid)
- Adult Learning
Discover how modern women scholars have uncovered and reimagined women's voices in Jewish texts, bringing new perspectives to biblical and rabbinic stories.
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!
Exploring Jewish Art and Identity: From Illuminated Manuscripts to Contemporary Expressions (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Explore Jewish identity through art history, from illuminated manuscripts to contemporary works, examining how artists express faith, culture, and memory.
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.
Exploring Jewish Art and Identity: From Illuminated Manuscripts to Contemporary Expressions (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Explore Jewish identity through art history, from illuminated manuscripts to contemporary works, examining how artists express faith, culture, and memory.
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.
Exploring Jewish Art and Identity: From Illuminated Manuscripts to Contemporary Expressions (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Explore Jewish identity through art history, from illuminated manuscripts to contemporary works, examining how artists express faith, culture, and memory.
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.
Exploring Jewish Art and Identity: From Illuminated Manuscripts to Contemporary Expressions (In Person)
- Adult Learning
Explore Jewish identity through art history, from illuminated manuscripts to contemporary works, examining how artists express faith, culture, and memory.
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.