Visiting scholar Rabbi Haviva will share her journey from Orthodox feminist to post-denominational inter-spiritual rabbinic director of the only pluralist mikveh in Israel, where she creates and officiates intimate personalized ceremony and runs customized group workshops. In addition to sharing from her books, Rabbi Haviva will guide a text study and discussion, exploring the development
Registration and more details about The Studio Series here. “The Studio Series” is a monthly gathering for spiritual seekers to explore themes of the Jewish year cycle, ancient teachings, and contemporary texts through creative process. We sing, share poetry, dig into Jewish ideas, and use materials to explore the themes of the season and Hebrew
Online, Monday and Thursday mornings from 8:30-9:30 AM via Zoom. Song, learning, and creative practice all in one! Newspapers, magazines, anything from your recycling bin, or any art supplies you may have around the house is all you need. PLEASE NOTE: Links to services and events are not posted below. Rather, daily and weekly schedules
Learn about the tradition of reading Shir HaShirim during Passover and delve into some of the themes of the text. Explore the narrative of the love between God and the people of Israel, and consider the resonance of the text as we ready ourselves for Passover. This is an online class via Zoom; the link
The link to attend this class via Zoom was emailed to all participants. If you do not have the link, please email Kate Lawn at program@germantownjewishcentre.org.
Since the early 1900s, Jews around the world have been studying one daf (page) of Talmud a day, slowly making their way through 37 tractates (volumes) over the course of approximately seven and a half years. The daily practice, known as “daf yomi” (one page, daily), is slowly becoming more accessible, through English translations, podcasts,
Curious about “the rabbis,” who wrote “the Talmud,” and what is housed inside this ancient text? Interested in learning some text and also unpacking historical layers, rabbinic personalities, Jewish themes, and timeless stories? Join Rabbi Richman as we build a community of women-identified learners. Women’s Talmud Study will gather virtually, by Zoom, on the first
Online, Monday and Thursday mornings from 8:30-9:30 AM via Zoom. Song, learning, and creative practice all in one! Newspapers, magazines, anything from your recycling bin, or any art supplies you may have around the house is all you need. Join by smartphone, computer, or tablet: Use this Zoom link. Join by telephone: Call 646- 558-
Did you ever really want to look at the Chumash and see what the Hebrew means? If so, join Rabbi Fredi Cooper as we begin a course to understand the basics of Biblical Hebrew. You must know the Hebrew letters and their vocalization as a starting point. That’s it! Tuition and book fees for 8
This series is designed to deepen your experience of the entire High Holiday experience. We will be reading Alan Lew’s “This is Real and You Are Completely Unprepared” together. The book will guide us through the 2-month journey from Tisha B’av through Sukkot. Each participant should obtain the book and read the assigned chapters before
