May 3, 2022 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Not So Current Politics with Professor David Zarefsky Current policy and political decisions often reflect or are influenced by events from earlier historical periods. This ongoing lecture-discussion class investigates these earlier moments and how they relate to the present. The May session will explore the long history of conspiracy arguments. Prior familiarity with the historical periods is not required. No fee for members; ...
May 4, 2022 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
May 4, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Social Action Committee Meeting Whether a first-timer or a seasoned regular, hear updates and learn how you can become involved with supporting Afghan refugees, providing food, shelter and other provisions for homeless and/or hungry individuals (we have several paths from which to choose), addressing Climate Change and so much more. Zoom Link
May 5, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event Series Qigong with Netiva Caftori Qigong with Netiva Caftori There are so many moving parts in our day to day lives. Our very own Netiva Caftori, invites us to experience the healing practice of Qigong with her. Qigong is a millennia-old system of coordinated body-posture and movement, breathing, and meditation used for the purposes of health and spirituality. Beginners are encouraged to try out ...
May 5, 2022 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
May 5, 2022 @ 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm Event Series Gesher Gesher Gesher students learn to identify Jewish values in their lives and to use those values as they make choices. You can see the full list of dates and classes at this link.
May 6, 2022 @ 9:30 am - 10:35 am No A Close Look at Torah Class will not be meeting this week. See you on May 20.
May 6, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:15 pm Event Series Which Son Was It? Islam and the sacrifice of Ishmael / Judaism and the Binding of Isaac with David Gottlieb Which Son Was It? Islam and the sacrifice of Ishmael / Judaism and the Binding of Isaac with David Gottlieb Islam and Judaism both claim the supreme sacrifice for the eldest sons of their respective traditions. We'll look at similarities and differences between the quranic and biblical tellings of the story and how they developed over time. We'll reflect on the significance of those differences for Jewish-Islamic relations. Member fee $25, or included in Friday ...
May 6, 2022 @ 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Daily Meditation from Institute for Jewish Spirituality Join Meditation Room
May 6, 2022 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Event Series Dungeons and Dragons for Beginners Dungeons and Dragons for Beginners Come learn how to play Dungeons and Dragons in this Jewish themed campaign! All levels are welcome! This class is open to all Beth Emet high schoolers, and is free to students taking Chavaya, Talmidim, or Kabbalat Torah. Register Here
May 6, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Services: A Celebration of Our Staff and Honoring Rabbi Andrea London’s 25 Years in the Rabbinate 6:00 pm Services 7:30 pm Festive Shabbat Dinner RSVP for the Dinner here *Please note that times have changed since our recent postcard was sent* Join in our community celebration to say thank you to our staff for their creativity, flexibility and resilience over these last many months and for all they did and continue ...
