Wise Center, Zoom

Presented by: Rabbi Zachary Goodman Cue the lights, the music, and the shopping mall Santas—it’s the most wonderful time of the year… for many. But for Jews, December can be a complex season of identity, belonging, and boundary-setting. This three-part class explores the "December Dilemma" in depth: historically, spiritually, and communally. Together, we’ll examine how [...]

Presented by: Rabbi Neil Hirsch Join Rabbi Hirsch for a thought-provoking exploration of the core dimensions that shape Jewish identity: God, Torah, and Israel. Are you a “God person,” a “Torah person,” or an “Israel person”? By examining the distinctions and connections among these perspectives, this series will help you clarify your own beliefs about [...]

Presented by: Rabbi Neil Hirsch Welcome to the wonderful sea of Talmud study! Ever curious about the Jewish perspectives on key issues of Jewish life and practice? Rabbi Hirsch is restarting our monthly study sessions on rabbinic literature, where he will help you explore foundational texts, engage in meaningful learning, and have some wonderful debates. [...]

Presented by: Rabbi Neil Hirsch Join Rabbi Hirsch for a thought-provoking exploration of the core dimensions that shape Jewish identity: God, Torah, and Israel. Are you a “God person,” a “Torah person,” or an “Israel person”? By examining the distinctions and connections among these perspectives, this series will help you clarify your own beliefs about [...]

Presented by: Rabbi Neil Hirsch Join Rabbi Hirsch for a thought-provoking exploration of the core dimensions that shape Jewish identity: God, Torah, and Israel. Are you a “God person,” a “Torah person,” or an “Israel person”? By examining the distinctions and connections among these perspectives, this series will help you clarify your own beliefs about [...]

Presented by: Courtney Anthony Shakespeare gave us one of the most famous Jewish characters in the history of English literature: Shylock, from The Merchant of Venice. In this series, we will explore the early modern European culture in which Shakespeare lived and wrote, examine what Jewish life was like in that world, consider how Jews [...]