Who was the historical Jesus of Nazareth? This class will closely examine his life story within the context of the time and place in which he lived. What was daily life like? How would Jesus have practiced Judaism? What was the political climate? And how did a man who lived and died as a Jew [...]
The Jewish tradition is rich with holy places, holy days, holy items, and even holy people. But what does it truly mean for something to be deemed “holy” within Jewish life? This course invites us to explore the spiritual significance of both time and space in Judaism, uncovering the inherent holiness in both. We will [...]
The Jewish tradition is teeming with holy places, holy days, holy items, and even holy people… But what does it truly mean for something to be deemed “holy” within Jewish life? This course invites us to explore the spiritual significance of both time and space within Judaism, uncovering the holiness inherent in both. From the [...]
Like all Americans, Jews prioritize various issues when they approach the ballot box. However, when Jewish cultural, religious, or political concerns come to the forefront, the perennial charge of Jewish “dual loyalty” becomes particularly prominent. Dr. Gary P. Zola, Executive Director Emeritus of the American Jewish Archives, will explain how these questions affected our predecessors [...]
Rabbi Hirsch, Senior Rabbi Successor During the High Holy Days we focus our prayers and energy on t’shuvah, the process of repentance, enabling us to enter into a new year for goodness and blessing. Many use this time to repair relationships that have been fractured. Given its centrality to Yom Kippur, t’shuvah though is often [...]
Rabbi Hirsch, Senior Rabbi Successor During the High Holy Days we focus our prayers and energy on t’shuvah, the process of repentance, enabling us to enter into a new year for goodness and blessing. Many use this time to repair relationships that have been fractured. Given its centrality to Yom Kippur, t’shuvah though is often [...]
Rabbi Hirsch, Senior Rabbi Successor During the High Holy Days we focus our prayers and energy on t’shuvah, the process of repentance, enabling us to enter into a new year for goodness and blessing. Many use this time to repair relationships that have been fractured. Given its centrality to Yom Kippur, t’shuvah though is often [...]
Wise Temple is grateful to host Israel educator extraordinaire, Rachel Korazim, who will discuss how Israeli society has responded with poetry since the events of last October. Literature has always been an important part of Israeli identity and culture especially in its responses to the ongoing conflict it has faced since its creation. Join us [...]
Rabbi Zachary Goodman, Associate Rabbi This two-part class explores the unique dynamics between Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, and the American Jewish community during a pivotal era in American history. Uncover the lesser-known aspects of Abraham Lincoln's presidency and his profound impact on the American Jewish community during the Civil War. [...]
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