A Close Look at Torah with Rabbi Andrea London April 12, 2024 @ 9:30 am - 10:45 am 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-members fee is $130 Non-Members Register Here Members Register ...
What is Antisemitism? With David Shyovitz April 12, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 12:15 pm What is Antisemitism? With David Shyovitz In modern political discourse, “Antisemitism” is frequently invoked and infrequently defined. The imprecision with which the term is deployed leads to broad disagreements about the nature and scope of the phenomenon. Is anti-Semitism a form of racism? Of xenophobia? Of anti-religious animus, akin to Islamophobia? Is it a conspiracy theory? Does antisemitism assume that Jews ...
Oneg Shabbat Sponsored by Irina and Ed Greenwald in honor of her parents of Feliks and Luiza Ogorodnik April 12, 2024 @ 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm An Oneg Shabbat before services is such a wonderful way in which to welcome Shabbat together as a community. Consider sponsoring an Oneg to honor a special occasion or remember a loved one... or just because you want to sponsor an Oneg. You can either make/bake your own or sponsor a catered Oneg. For more ...
Kabbalat Shabbat Service with D’var Torah by Anna Kislanski, CEO of the Israel Movement for Reform and Progressive Judaism (IMPJ) April 12, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service In September 2021, Anna Kislanski was chosen to replace MK Rabbi Gilad Kariv as Director General (CEO) of the Israel Movement for Reform and Progressive Judaism (IMPJ). Anna is an experienced educator and community organizer who, prior to her appointment as Director General, spent the past decade as IMPJ Deputy Director General, overseeing the congregational ...
Oneg Shabbat (Desserts & Fruit) April 12, 2024 @ 7:45 pm - 8:15 pm Oneg Shabbat (Desserts & Fruit) Continue the joy of Shabbat with a few sweets and conversation following services.
Dinner and Conversation with Anna Kislanski April 12, 2024 @ 7:45 pm - 9:00 pm Oneg Shabbat (Desserts & Fruit) In September 2021, Anna Kislanski was chosen to replace MK Rabbi Gilad Kariv as Director General (CEO) of the Israel Movement for Reform and Progressive Judaism (IMPJ). Anna is an experienced educator and community organizer who, prior to her appointment as Director General, spent the past decade as IMPJ Deputy Director General, overseeing the congregational ...
Kahal Shabbat Morning Services April 13, 2024 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Kahal Shabbat Morning Services Whether in-person or online participate in worship by signing up for an honor via the online honor form.
Sunday Morning Minyan April 14, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Sunday Morning Minyan The Sunday Morning Minyan meets in the Beit Midrash at Beth Emet. Join us on Sundays to daven (pray) the weekday Shacharit (morning) service! First-timers are encouraged! Please note, we will continue to Zoom as well for virtual participation. The Minyan offers an intimate opportunity to pray with the Beth Emet community. The service explores ...
Reading the Book of Nature: A Wordless Text of Wonder and Awe April 14, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am It's no wonder the poetries and prayer, even the liturgical calendar, of Judaism, inscribed by an ancient agrarian people, would be punctuated with both early and celestial allusion and metaphor. It's through the realm of all creation that humans first came to understand the divine, and in this conversation with author Barbara Mahany we'll explore ...
Hebrew 3 with Dorit Flatt April 14, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 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 $250; non-member fee $300. (five-student minimum for this class, scholarships are available) Non-Members Register Here Members Register Here DORIT FLATT ...
Hebrew 2 with Bluma April 14, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Hebrew 2 with Bluma Hebrew 2 is for learners seeking more meaningful participation at services. This class provides opportunities to improve your Hebrew reading fluency while exploring the structure, themes, and key Hebrew vocabulary of the Shabbat morning worship service and its individual prayers. Hebrew 2 also includes basic elements of Hebrew grammar. Member fee $250; non-member fee $300 ...
Shiur B’Internet April 15, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Shiur B’Internet Please email Melinda if you are interested in learning more.