Due to unexpected illness, the last class in this series has been postponed. No one, no matter how brilliant, saintly or charismatic, ever has or ever will prove the existence – or non-existence — of God. If the infinite God posited by Judaism since ancient times does, in fact, exist, then that God is by... Read More
Note new time, now 30 minutes earlier. In this six week course, Rabbi Stone will discuss the life, theology, and impact on the Jewish community of Mordecai Kaplan, founder of Reconstructionist Judaism and one of the 20th century's most prominent Jewish thinkers. Born in tsarist Russia, he emigrated to the United States at age 8... Read More
The second year of this course with Rabbi Ira Stone will provide an introduction to the length and breadth of this unique and important literature at the heart of post-temple Judaism. It will include a deep dive into the opening chapter of the first tractate, berachot. The class will be conducted online until it is safe... Read More
Join Rabbi Ira Stone for a new year of exploring the Chumash. This year-long course will continue our close reading of the Torah, focusing on the book of Bereshit (Genesis). The class will be conducted online until it is safe to return to the synagogue. Please register here for the class. After registering, you will... Read More
The confluence of a global pandemic, social upheaval, and increasingly devastating weather-related disasters have heightened urgent questions about society, community and the fate of our planet. We are now in the shemita (sabbatical) year—a year of pause, release, and renewal. On Wednesday November 3 at 7:00 PM via Zoom, we launch a study of shemita,... Read More
Rabbi Yitzhak Hutner (1906-1980), a leader of America’s Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) community, was also one of the most original and challenging thinkers in Jewish history. His writings, which he collected under the heading of hilkhot de’ot ve-hovot ha-levavot (Character Paths and the Heart’s Commitments), use the Jewish holidays as a framework for understanding the deeper levels... Read More
Join Rabbi Abi and mindfulness expert Gary Schapiro for a one-time deep dive into mindfulness/awareness theory and practice. Rest your mind and learn to make friends with whatever arises there. Cut through your speedy, racing, looping discursive thoughts and open your heart of compassionate wisdom in this one-hour session. Please join via Zoom using the... Read More
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