Wise Center, Zoom

Presented by: Rabbi Zachary Goodman What happens when religious ritual meets federal law? During America’s Prohibition era (1920–1933), Jewish communities found creative—and sometimes controversial—ways to keep making Kiddush while the country went dry. In this three-part class, we’ll explore the surprising intersection of Jewish tradition, bootlegging, and the 18th Amendment. We’ll look at how rabbis, [...]

Presented by: Matthew Check Join us for a deep dive into the life and legacy of Rabbi Akiba, one of the most influential figures in Jewish history, through the lens of Louis Finkelstein’s classic work. In this three-part series, we’ll explore Akiba as a brilliant scholar, spiritual visionary, and enduring symbol of faith and sacrifice. [...]

Presented by: Matthew Check Join us for a deep dive into the life and legacy of Rabbi Akiba, one of the most influential figures in Jewish history, through the lens of Louis Finkelstein’s classic work. In this three-part series, we’ll explore Akiba as a brilliant scholar, spiritual visionary, and enduring symbol of faith and sacrifice. [...]

Presented by: Matthew Check Join us for a deep dive into the life and legacy of Rabbi Akiba, one of the most influential figures in Jewish history, through the lens of Louis Finkelstein’s classic work. In this three-part series, we’ll explore Akiba as a brilliant scholar, spiritual visionary, and enduring symbol of faith and sacrifice. [...]

Presented by: Rabbi Neil Hirsch Join Rabbi Hirsch for an exploration of the core frameworks through which we understand Jewish identity: Creation, Revelation, and Redemption. This session stands on its own while also building on Rabbi Hirsch’s fall class, "Framing Judaism: God, Torah, Israel." Together, we’ll explore the seasons of our lives and how these [...]