Past Events
November 2016
Learner’s Service
The Shabbat Learner’s Service offers those new to Judaism and religious services the opportunity to deepen their understanding of the Conservative liturgy and the words, music and choreography of the Shabbat service. The service is ideal for parents preparing for their children’s bar/bat mitzvah, for those considering conversion, and for anyone who wants to feel more at home in synagogue. Thanks to the very accessible Siddur Eit Ratzon, which offers not only Hebrew text and translation but also transliteration and…
Find out more »January 2018
Learners’ Service
Led by rabbinical student Lucca Myara, this service is perfect for those preparing for their kids' bnei mitzvah, or those considering conversion, or anyone who wants to feel more at home in shul. Thanks to the very well-done prayer book, Eit Ratzon, you need not know how to read Hebrew characters to enjoy it.
Find out more »October 2018
CSA Demo with Food Writer Leah Koenig
Free, live cooking demonstration by food writer Leah Koenig (author of 4 cookbooks including Modern Jewish Cooking and the Little Book of Jewish Feasts). Leah will prepare autumn inspired borscht crostini, and will be available to sell and sign copies of her cookbooks. RSVP to juliadharrington@gmail.com
Find out more »October 2019
Learners’ Service
It can be hard to enjoy services – to find the prayers spiritually elevating or comforting – when you're unsure where we are in the book, what comes next, when to sit or stand, what to say or sing or just skip. That's why our shul has a proud tradition of learning services, to help everyone find his or her place. This year, Rabbi Kalmanofsky, Rabbi Hammerman, Hazzan Hirschhorn, and student rabbis will take turns leading the hour-long classes on…
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