Where can we turn for comfort, consolation, and support? Join fellow congregant and Jewish educator Nancy Leaderman to explore what traditional and modern Jewish texts (and songs) have to tell us about responding to life’s inevitable difficulties. The class is free and open to all; all texts will be in English (with Hebrew alongside as... Read More
Weekly Torah study is an informal class on varying topics, usually suggested by a passage in the week's Torah portion. Each session stands by itself so you can join at any time! Texts are provided via "screen sharing" in English translation on Zoom. Asking questioning is highly encouraged. Class starts at the end of minyan... Read More
Our siddur is full of strange and beautiful poetry, much of it written thousands of years ago. Where do these prayers come from and what do they mean? Join Rabbi Abi for a three-session in-person discussion of liturgical psalms, with a focus on psalms for the season of repentance. Students are warmly invited to stay... Read More
Mondays, 8:00-9:15 PM, beginning July 24 on Zoom Word by word, line by line, page by page, we follow the Zohar, the most precious book of Jewish mystical teachings, as it leads us along its paths of primordial wisdom. By turns profound, puzzling, shocking and amusing, the Zohar helps us, through our study and our open discussions,... Read More
Weekly Torah study is an informal class on varying topics, usually suggested by a passage in the week's Torah portion. Each session stands by itself so you can join at any time! Texts are provided via "screen sharing" in English translation on Zoom. Asking questioning is highly encouraged. Class starts at the end of minyan... Read More
Our siddur is full of strange and beautiful poetry, much of it written thousands of years ago. Where do these prayers come from and what do they mean? Join Rabbi Abi for a three-session in-person discussion of liturgical psalms, with a focus on psalms for the season of repentance. Students are warmly invited to stay... Read More
Mondays, 8:00-9:15 PM, beginning July 24 on Zoom Word by word, line by line, page by page, we follow the Zohar, the most precious book of Jewish mystical teachings, as it leads us along its paths of primordial wisdom. By turns profound, puzzling, shocking and amusing, the Zohar helps us, through our study and our open discussions,... Read More
Weekly Torah study is an informal class on varying topics, usually suggested by a passage in the week's Torah portion. Each session stands by itself so you can join at any time! Texts are provided via "screen sharing" in English translation on Zoom. Asking questioning is highly encouraged. Class starts at the end of minyan... Read More
Our siddur is full of strange and beautiful poetry, much of it written thousands of years ago. Where do these prayers come from and what do they mean? Join Rabbi Abi for a three-session in-person discussion of liturgical psalms, with a focus on psalms for the season of repentance. Students are warmly invited to stay... Read More
Mondays, 8:00-9:15 PM, beginning July 24 on Zoom Word by word, line by line, page by page, we follow the Zohar, the most precious book of Jewish mystical teachings, as it leads us along its paths of primordial wisdom. By turns profound, puzzling, shocking and amusing, the Zohar helps us, through our study and our open discussions,... Read More
Weekly Torah study is an informal class on varying topics, usually suggested by a passage in the week's Torah portion. Each session stands by itself so you can join at any time! Texts are provided via "screen sharing" in English translation on Zoom. Asking questioning is highly encouraged. Class starts at the end of minyan... Read More
Mondays, 8:00-9:15 PM, beginning July 24 on Zoom Word by word, line by line, page by page, we follow the Zohar, the most precious book of Jewish mystical teachings, as it leads us along its paths of primordial wisdom. By turns profound, puzzling, shocking and amusing, the Zohar helps us, through our study and our open discussions,... Read More
Weekly Torah study is an informal class on varying topics, usually suggested by a passage in the week's Torah portion. Each session stands by itself so you can join at any time! Texts are provided via "screen sharing" in English translation on Zoom. Asking questioning is highly encouraged. Class starts at the end of minyan... Read More
Do you know what you're singing when you pray? Join Jeff Hurok to work through the book Prayerbook Hebrew: The Easy Way and gain a deeper understanding of the siddur. Participants will learn basic vocabulary and grammar, as well as discuss and reflect on content in small groups. Books will be provided to participants. This class is sponsored by... Read More
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