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The Ground on Which We Stand: Jewish Values Summoning us to Care for our Only Home

Taught by Rabbi Shelly Lewis
March 26, April 2, 9, 16
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm (On Zoom)

Explicitly and implicitly, Torah texts point to the idea that we are stewards of a planet to which we never gain title. Surprisingly visionary obligations follow to treat this earth with reverence. This course will focus on a journey through Torah and later rabbinic teaching searching for wisdom to safeguard our only shared home. The Zoom link will be provided upon registration. Click HERE to register!


 

Classes with Morat Derech Sarah Miller:

Weekly TaNaCH Study

Sundays 10:00 am - 11:30 am (In Person & On Zoom)

Have you ever wanted to read the entire Bible all the way through? Study the TaNaCH (Torah, Prophets, and Writings) as a larger spiritual and literary work, as opposed to by the parsha? Are you wondering about the larger picture and connections? Want to dive deeper into the various stories, characters, and themes? Then, this is the class for you! We will meet most Sunday mornings (unless it conflicts with other Adult Ed or holiday events). Please contact us for the Zoom link, or click HERE to view the March Adult Learning Newsletter, which has the links. Click HERE to register!

Parenting the Parsha

Shabbat Mornings, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

There is a reason the expression "it takes a village" rings true; parenting is easier when you have others to lean on. While our children don't come with a manual, Jewish text and tradition are extremely insightful into the human condition. I believe that when we seek to better understand ourselves and our past, it gives us insight into the views we have and the choices we make for the next generation. The weekly parsha is a great place to find wisdom and push us to think more deeply about who we are and why. Join us Saturday mornings, as we discuss the text, ourselves, and our children. 
*It is not a prerequisite that you have children to join and participate in this class. If you care about the next generation and want to see insights into yourself through the text, we are delighted to welcome you!


Classes with Rabbi David Booth:

Talmud Class with Rabbi Booth

Every Sunday, 10:15 am and Wednesday, 12:15 pm
Talmud is the gift and key text of the Jewish people. It is the formative text of Judaism, offering us law, theology, and practice. The Sunday morning Talmud Study Group, now in its 38th continuous year, meets at 10:15 am each Sunday morning and Wednesday afternoons at 12:15 pm to explore together the text and how it speaks to us. People bring a variety of learning from many different spheres, including engineering, psychology, and Yeshiva learning, creating a rich mix and discussion. We are currently studying Tractate Bava Kamma (The First Gate), which deals with civil matters, such as damages and torts. Newcomers are always welcome!
 
 

Intro to Mussar Class

Every 2nd Wednesday, 12:30 pm

Mussar is a newly rediscovered classical Jewish practice of improving the self through practice and study. It focuses on characteristics like anger, compassion and patience with specific effort to attain/modulate those characteristics in ways that lead to elevated living This class is open to people new or beginning their study of Mussar. We base our study on Alan Morinis’ book Everyday Holiness: The Jewish Spiritual Path of Mussar.
This class is open to anyone in the community who would like to join, all at no cost to anyone.

 

Job: Trials, Suffering, & Faith

Thursdays at 8:30 am (In Person & On Zoom)
Next Classes: April 4, 11, 18, 25

Join Rabbi Booth on Thursday mornings at 8:30 am for a close read of the book of Job. Job explores why we suffer and asks if there is meaning in our suffering or even in our lives. Register here to join the email list. Please contact us for the Zoom link, or click HERE to view the March Adult Programming Newsletter, which has the links.

 

The Temptation of Temptation with Rabbi Booth

*Thursdays at 7:30 pm (In Person & On Zoom)*
Next Classes: April 11, 25

One of Emmanuel Levinas' most important essays, this book looks at the moment of revelation to understand the foundation of faith and morality. Is there a contradiction between Western notions of choice and the very possibility of ethical behavior? Join Rabbi Booth as we look at a wonderful Talmudic story through the eyes of the great philosopher Emmanuel Levinas. *This course meets on the second and fourth Thursday of the month.* Register here to join the email list. Please contact us for the Zoom link, or click HERE to view the March Adult Programming Newsletter, which has the links.

 


Classes with Rabbi Sarah Graff:

Women's Study Group

*Thursdays at 11:00 am (Zoom ONLY)*
Next Classes: March 21, April 4

The Women’s Study Group, led by Rabbi Graff, offers a forum for women of all ages to study text and share life experiences in the context of Torah.  We study the weekly Torah portion, Jewish holidays, and other topics of interest to the group. Participants come with all different levels of Jewish knowledge, and drop-ins are most welcome. Please contact Rabbi Graff to be added to the Women’s Study Group email list.

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