Thursday, August 19 (7:00 - 8:00 PM) Join us as we explore Pharaoh’s post-Egyptian career from his debacle at the Reed Sea through his migration to Assyria, his second act as Nineveh’s King in the Jonah story and his ongoing, posthumous role as Greeter at the Gates of Hell. Using Biblical and Midrashic texts we’ll
Sunday, August 22 (7:30 - 8:30 PM) What do the laws of Sukkah construction teach us about cultivating resilience, welcoming joy and revealing what really matters in our lives? We'll begin by investigating the etymology of the word "sukkah" itself (and why it's an ironic name), and then learn some of the classic laws of
Join our community in exploring the themes of Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot. Using the Jewish Studio Process, we will ready our souls, minds, and creative selves for this season of transformation. The process we use integrates spiritual grounding, text study, and creative process (using any materials you have at home to explore and
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 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
Join our community in exploring the themes of the season, weekly Torah reading, and holidays. Using the Jewish Studio Process, we integrate spiritual grounding, text study, and creative process (using any materials you have at home to explore and play). This is not just for artists! We use materials to deepen our understanding and experience
Join our weekly reading and discussion book club, as we make our way through the late Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks’ most recently published book of essays, “Studies in Spirituality.” In the words of the publisher, “We find Rabbi Sacks reading the biblical narrative with profound sensitivity to the depths of the human condition. He inspires
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
When the Land Took its Rest: An Introduction to Shmita Join us for this 3 part exploration of how Shmita holds enormous promise for society, the economy, and the environment. We will unpack the biblical understanding of farming, discover what the Shmita year is and how it relates to a wider blueprint that our tradition
What is Judaism really about? How can we understand Torah? What are Jewish views of relationships? And where does antisemitism come from? Join Rabbi Adam Zeff and Student Rabbi Maria Pulzetti for a weekly exploration of some "fundamentals of Judaism." The class will take us on an exploration of key topics, core Jewish stories, and
