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 [...]
Presented by: Dr. Cochav Elkayam-Levy Wise Temple is honored to host Dr. Cochav Elkayam-Levy, a renowned legal scholar and human rights advocate, founder of the Civil Commission on October 7th Crimes by Hamas Against Women and Children. A leading voice in Israel and internationally, she was awarded the 2024 Israel Prize for her groundbreaking work [...]
Presented by: Matt Check Step into the spiritual and cultural richness of the High Holy Days through the eyes of Nobel laureate, S.Y. Agnon. In this lecture, we’ll explore The Days of Awe, Agnon’s masterful anthology of Jewish legends, customs, prayers, and reflections on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. With insight, humor, and reverence, Agnon [...]
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: Jason Kalman, PhD Although it may come as a surprise to many modern Jews, the idea of reincarnation has held a prominent place in certain Jewish communities since the Middle Ages. The doctrine emerged primarily as a way to address the troubling dissonance between the suffering of the righteous and belief in a [...]
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