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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 [...]

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 [...]

Presented by: Rabbi Zachary Goodman From the shtetls of Eastern Europe to the stages of Broadway and the writers’ rooms of Hollywood, Jewish humor has played a defining role in shaping modern comedy. This three-part class explores the historical and cultural forces that have placed Jews at the forefront of the comedy industry. We will [...]

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 Zachary Goodman From the shtetls of Eastern Europe to the stages of Broadway and the writers’ rooms of Hollywood, Jewish humor has played a defining role in shaping modern comedy. This three-part class explores the historical and cultural forces that have placed Jews at the forefront of the comedy industry. We will [...]