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June 2016
Torah Study with Rabbi Yael
This week, Torah study will be led by Rabbi Yael.
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The Lights of Teshuva with Rabbi Jeremy Kalmanofsky
R. Avraham Isaac HaKohen Kook (1865-1935) was one of deepest spirits and most poetic thinkers in modern Judaism. In addition to his theology, his Zionism and his Halakhic leadership, Rav Kook was a profound guide for the process of repentance. Join Rabbi Jeremy Kalmanofsky to study some of Rav Kook's writings on this theme.
Find out more »Tales of Teshuva
The Chassidic tradition made story-telling a central religious expression with unprecedented intensity and depth. To begin the season of repentance, Joshua Halberstam will share with us tales of self-scrutiny and return.
Find out more »September 2017
Unetaneh Tokef: Living in Clay Houses
Saturday night, September 16 Learning at 9:45pm Selichot Services at 11pm Please join Rabbi Kalmanofsky and Chazzan Hirschhorn to explore the meaning and music of the most religiously challenging yet most spiritually stirring passage in the High Holiday prayer book. What does Unetaneh Tokef really mean? Why and how does it move us so? How do its words and the musical versions through the ages combine for poetic power?
Find out more »November 2017
A Taste of the Zohar: Early Morning Study
Join us monthly, after morning minyan, for coffee and bagels and to learn with Rabbi Kalmanofsky. This year, we will have a taste of The Holy Zohar, the "Bible" of Kabbalah (Jewish mysticism). Thanks to the masterful translation by Daniel Matt, now English speakers can experience the most beautiful Jewish book ever written.
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Open Your Hands: Tzedaka Priorities and Values For End-Of-Year Giving
REGISTER HERE. American households will give more than $90 billion in charitable gifts this December, nearly one-third of all their private donations. As Jews, what are our tzedaka priorities? How do our choices express our values? Please join Rabbi Kalmanofsky to study some classical Jewish texts and discuss how to decide our own tzedaka decisions.
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Oy, Caramba!
Jewish Latin American fiction, ranging across many countries, is a rich trove of literary achievement. In this guided reading group, we will be reading stories in translation from Oy Caramba! a critical anthology edited by Ilan Stavans. Josh Hanft will facilitate the discussions. Please consider purchasing a copy of the book in advance of the first class. To see the stories that will be read, click here
Find out more »December 2017
Keeping Up With The Kinder: Judaism Crash Course
Join Rabbi Yael for a “Judaism Crash Course” geared at parents who would like to strengthen their own Jewish knowledge, skills and comfort level. Open to individuals of any religious background. We will explore the Jewish holiday cycle and synagogue building, navigate through the Siddur (prayer book) and Chumash (Bible), and work together to connect with what our kids are learning in their Jewish education. Contact Rabbi Yael to join the fun.
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