March 1, 2023 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm What are the Takeaways for the US from Uruguay’s Transformative Climate Change Measures? Uruguay is an international Climate Change leader which has transformed its energy sector to 90% renewables, planned relocation of vulnerable coastal communities, built climate resilient infrastructure, and changed agriculture as well as cattle ranching, for sustainability and climate resilience. This transformation provides important examples for changes that are needed in the U.S. And how diplomacy ...
March 3, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 10:35 am *Cancelled This Week* A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London This class will not be meeting this week. Shabbat Shalom!
March 3, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:15 pm Event Series The Purpose of Jewish Literature Today with Dr. Claire Sufrin The Purpose of Jewish Literature Today with Dr. Claire Sufrin Do novelists fill the role once occupied by prophets? Are Jewish novelists writing books that are either too Jewish or not Jewish enough? We will read and discuss two recent essays- each addressing one of these questions- alongside two recent novels, The Netanyahus by Joshua Cohen and Fleischman is in Trouble by Taffy Brodesser-Akner. We will consider: ...
March 5, 2023 @ 10:15 am - 11:45 am Event Series Hebrew 1 with Bluma Stoller Hebrew 1 with Bluma Stoller Hebrew 1 is for learners with no or limited Hebrew language background. This class focuses on mastery of the Hebrew alphabet in order to read and understand Hebrew words and phrases in the prayer book and modern usage. Hebrew 1 also connects Hebrew vocabulary with Jewish life, ritual, tradition, and Israel. This class will begin ...
March 5, 2023 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Event Series Hebrew 3 with Dorit Flatt Hebrew 3 with Dorit Flatt Hebrew 3 is for learners able to sound out and print Hebrew words. This class will explore the grammar and vocabulary of modern Hebrew through a variety of reading, writing, and speaking activities. Member fee $220; non-member fee $270 (five-student minimum for this class) Contact Marci if you are interested or have questions.
March 5, 2023 @ 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Event Series Hebrew 1 with Bluma Stoller Hebrew 1 with Bluma Stoller For learners with no or limited Hebrew language background. This class focuses on mastery of the Hebrew alphabet in order to read and understand Hebrew words and phrases in the prayer book and modern usage. Hebrew 1 also connects Hebrew vocabulary with Jewish life, ritual, tradition, and Israel. Member fee $220; non-member fee $270 (five-student ...
March 8, 2023 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm AIPAC and the US-Israel Relationship Click here to watch the recording of this event The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) is a bipartisan American organization with a long and successful history advocating a strong US- Israel relationship. AIPAC encourages the US government to enact specific policies creating an enduring and mutually beneficial relationship with our ally Israel. AIPAC has ...
March 10, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 10:35 am Event Series A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London There are many ways to interpret Torah and its nuances of meaning that are often overlooked. We will continue our learning from last year, reading and interpreting the text of the Book of Deuteronomy line by line. New learners are always welcome. No Fee for members; non-member fee is $120. Non-Members Register Here Members Register ...
March 10, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:15 pm Event Series The Purpose of Jewish Literature Today with Dr. Claire Sufrin The Purpose of Jewish Literature Today with Dr. Claire Sufrin Do novelists fill the role once occupied by prophets? Are Jewish novelists writing books that are either too Jewish or not Jewish enough? We will read and discuss two recent essays- each addressing one of these questions- alongside two recent novels, The Netanyahus by Joshua Cohen and Fleischman is in Trouble by Taffy Brodesser-Akner. We will consider: ...
March 12, 2023 @ 9:45 am - 10:45 am Here All Along Discussion on Chapter 6 with Rabbi London This year the Beth Emet community is reading the book, Here All Along by Sarah Hurwitz. Rabbi London will lead a conversation about a section of the book. This is a wonderful opportunity to contemplate questions about Judaism and explore Jewish identity. The book is accessible and thought-provoking. Register Here Books and bookmarks are available in ...
March 12, 2023 @ 10:15 am - 11:45 am Event Series Hebrew 1 with Bluma Stoller Hebrew 1 with Bluma Stoller Hebrew 1 is for learners with no or limited Hebrew language background. This class focuses on mastery of the Hebrew alphabet in order to read and understand Hebrew words and phrases in the prayer book and modern usage. Hebrew 1 also connects Hebrew vocabulary with Jewish life, ritual, tradition, and Israel. This class will begin ...
March 12, 2023 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Event Series Hebrew 3 with Dorit Flatt Hebrew 3 with Dorit Flatt Hebrew 3 is for learners able to sound out and print Hebrew words. This class will explore the grammar and vocabulary of modern Hebrew through a variety of reading, writing, and speaking activities. Member fee $220; non-member fee $270 (five-student minimum for this class) Contact Marci if you are interested or have questions.
