Combining insights from thousands of years of traditional Jewish wisdom and contemporary literature on spirituality with her own utterly relatable first-person storytelling, author Dasee Berkowitz helps readers embrace every moment with their families while leaning into the challenges of parenting with renewed perspective and enthusiasm. This is not a parenting how-to book. Instead, Becoming a [...]

Israeli Pop Culture Since October 7th Matt Check, Director of Lifelong Learning January 9, 16 The observation of Israel’s “Jewishness” has always been a topic of intrigue for the community of the diaspora. How has this identity been collectively expressed since the events of October 7th and everything that has followed? Join Matt Check as [...]

No prior knowledge is required for this course, but do bring your curiosity, questions and a desire to learn deeply. The ancient rabbis radically reshaped biblical Judaism to respond to new needs and to changing times. Their work through the centuries sets the foundation for the Judaism we currently practice. Learn about the Talmud, Midrash [...]

Israeli Pop Culture Since October 7th Matt Check, Director of Lifelong Learning January 9, 16 The observation of Israel’s “Jewishness” has always been a topic of intrigue for the community of the diaspora. How has this identity been collectively expressed since the events of October 7th and everything that has followed? Join Matt Check as [...]

Embracing Reform: A Comparison of Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform Jewish Movements Jamie Starr, Rabbinic Fellow January 23, 30 From liturgical comparisons to discussions on contemporary issues, join us as we bridge understanding across the spectrum of Judaism. We will discuss what makes Reform Judaism distinctive, and how this may impact our individual sense of Jewish [...]

Four Worlds in One: Tu B’shvat Aaron Torop, Rabbinic Fellow Today we celebrate Tu B’shvat, a holiday focused on our connection to the natural world. Join us to talk about our role in nature and a mystical view of our planet. We will learn about how kabbalah, Jewish mysticism, engages with food, creation, and the [...]

Embracing Reform: A Comparison of Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform Jewish Movements Jamie Starr, Rabbinic Fellow From liturgical comparisons to discussions on contemporary issues, join us as we bridge understanding across the spectrum of Judaism. We will discuss what makes Reform Judaism distinctive, and how this may impact our individual sense of Jewish identity and pride.