Believing: Jewish Theologies Join Rabbi Adam Zeff for a three-week exploration of different ways that Jews have approached the idea of God. From Biblical and rabbinic theology to medieval and modern theologians, participants will come away from the class with a taste of the vast theological diversity in Judaism. Discussions will spark personal reflection about
Appreciating the Art and Genius of Leonard Cohen Z”L through a Jewish Lens In this 3-session course, we will look at selected writing and song lyrics of Leonard Cohen Z”L from a Jewish perspective asking the question: “How are we to conceive of the impact and legacy of this unique poet, novelist and songwriter in
Take a quick break in the middle of your day to learn Mishnah, a central rabbinic text, with Rabbi Zeff. We will learn about what Mishnah is, how it works, and delve into some key mishnaic texts together. If you are curious about rabbinic text but have not studied any before, this class is for
Book Talk with Dr. Andrew Zitcer - "Practicing Cooperation: Mutual Aid Beyond Capitalism" 7:00 - 8:30 PM on Sunday, February 6, 2022 (Zoom) Join Dr. Andrew Zitcer for a talk about his recently published book, “Practicing Cooperation: Mutual Aid Beyond Capitalism.” From the crises of racial inequity and capitalism that inspired the Black Lives Matter
Join our monthly Women’s Talmud Study and learn some of the key Talmudic sugyot (topics or discussions). No advanced preparation is required, and we learn everything with an English translation together in class. If you’re curious about the Talmud and eager to learn some classic Talmudic stories and passages, this class is for you! Sessions
Mishnah Moed Katan Siyyum: What Makes Intermediate Days Between Festivals Different Traditionally, firstborn children fast on erev Pesach, but morning Torah study exempts from that fast. Whether or not you are a firstborn, please join us for Torah study the morning before Passover begins! In this siyyum (celebration of the completion of study), we will
Pirkei Avot Community Learning 4:00 - 5:00 PM on Saturdays, April 30 - May 28 7:15 PM on Saturday, June 4 (with Tikkun Leyl Shavuot) Pirkei Avot is a rich collection of rabbinic sayings from the era of the Mishnah. There is a tradition that, each Shabbat between Passover and Shavuot, we study one of
Join Rabbi Fredi Cooper to study and read closely Jewish texts. In addition to the biblical text, midrashic texts are introduced when they extend the understanding of the texts encountered. All are welcome. The class meets on Mondays from 1-2:00 PM on Zoom. Tuition for the full year is $200/member or $280/non-member. Weekly tuition rates
Join Rabbi Fredi Cooper to study and read closely Jewish texts. In addition to the biblical text, midrashic texts are introduced when they extend the understanding of the texts encountered. All are welcome. The class meets on Mondays from 1-2:00 PM on Zoom. Tuition for the full year is $200/member or $280/non-member. Weekly tuition rates
Join Rabbi Fredi Cooper to study and read closely Jewish texts. In addition to the biblical text, midrashic texts are introduced when they extend the understanding of the texts encountered. All are welcome. The class meets on Mondays from 1-2:00 PM on Zoom. Tuition for the full year is $200/member or $280/non-member. Weekly tuition rates
