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Women’s Rosh Chodesh a celebration of the beginning of each lunar month, is traditionally a Jewish woman’s gathering for observation and study. Together we will explore women’s spirituality and experience a variety of ways of depending spiritual practice.
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Mondays: 10/19, 11/16, 12/14, 1/11, 2/8, 3/15, 4/12, 5/10 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM - tea/coffee/dessert when in person. (On Zoom bring your own refreshments)
Location: On Zoom until further notice
Free for Members and Guests
My Jewish Year, 18 Holidays, One Wondering Jew by Abigail Pogrebin
Interested in forging a deeper sense of spirituality and connection to the holidays? Come celebrate the New Month and do a "deep dive" into the Jewish calendar with Cantor Jill Abramson and other women from Shir Ami. Noted author and feminist, Abigail Pogrebin, takes us on a one year journey through the entire Jewish calendar in her book, My Jewish Year. "Although she grew up with some basic holiday rituals, Pogrebin realized how little she knew about the origins, purpose and current relevance of the entire Jewish calendar. She wanted to understand what had kept the oldest traditions vibrant and the more-recently-added-holidays urgent. She embarked on an entire year of research, observance and writing about every ritual, fast, and festival in one Jewish year."
- Each session will be stand alone.
- The book will be our guide but if you haven't read the chapter you can still participate.
- The discussion will focus on the themes of the holidays (the book is the backdrop).
- Each person is invited to procure her own copy of the book.
Essential Jewish Conversations: Beliefs and Values
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Monthly - Mondays 10/26, 1/18, 2/22, 3/22, 4/26, 5/17, 6/14 7:30 PM - 8:30PM
wine and cheese when in person. (On Zoom bring your own refreshments)
Location: On Zoom until further notice
Free for Members and Guests
Call it a symposium, a salon, a forum or a debate, Jewish life has long been centered around a vibrant exchange of ideas and viewpoints—a sacred conversation meant to bring meaning to our lives.
Join us as we focus on the Jewish perspective on a range of beliefs and values. We will be exploring Jewish beliefs about God, Heaven and Hell, The Afterlife, Organ Donation, and more. We will have other classes where we affirm our values and commitment to combating Racism and supporting Social Justice. The course will draw on classical Jewish texts to understand these core topics.
Here are the topics we will be exploring:
10/26:
Standing Up for Racial Justice: Start Here
Explore a Jewish approach to racial justice and combating racial violence.
1/18:
Tikkun Olam/Repair of the World: What Specifically Are We Supposed to Repair?
2/22:
Is there a Heaven and Hell in Judaism?
What Does Judaism Say About the Afterlife?
3/22:
Can I Be an Atheist and a (Good) Jew?
What Does Judaism Say About God?
4/26:
What Does Judaism Say About Organ Donation?
5/17:
What Do Jews Believe About Jesus?
6/14:
What Exactly is the Messiah in Jewish Practice?
To register visit our home page calendar
Monthly - Mondays 10/26, 1/18, 2/22, 3/22, 4/26, 5/17, 6/14 7:30 PM - 8:30PM
wine and cheese when in person. (On Zoom bring your own refreshments)
Location: On Zoom until further notice
Free for Members and Guests
Call it a symposium, a salon, a forum or a debate, Jewish life has long been centered around a vibrant exchange of ideas and viewpoints—a sacred conversation meant to bring meaning to our lives.
Join us as we focus on the Jewish perspective on a range of beliefs and values. We will be exploring Jewish beliefs about God, Heaven and Hell, The Afterlife, Organ Donation, and more. We will have other classes where we affirm our values and commitment to combating Racism and supporting Social Justice. The course will draw on classical Jewish texts to understand these core topics.
Here are the topics we will be exploring:
10/26:
Standing Up for Racial Justice: Start Here
Explore a Jewish approach to racial justice and combating racial violence.
1/18:
Tikkun Olam/Repair of the World: What Specifically Are We Supposed to Repair?
2/22:
Is there a Heaven and Hell in Judaism?
What Does Judaism Say About the Afterlife?
3/22:
Can I Be an Atheist and a (Good) Jew?
What Does Judaism Say About God?
4/26:
What Does Judaism Say About Organ Donation?
5/17:
What Do Jews Believe About Jesus?
6/14:
What Exactly is the Messiah in Jewish Practice?
Men's Study Group:
"The Unbinding of Isaac" by Aaron Koller
Sunday, February 7th
10:30 - 11:30 AM via Zoom
Led by Cantor Jill Abramson with participation of Rabbi Jonathan Malamy
"Unbinding Isaac," by Aaron Koller provides a daring look into one of the Torah's most troubling and challenging stories. Join together with men from the congregation over zoom to discuss this iconic story and connect it to the larger question of male identity in Reform Jewish life. You are welcome to purchase the book but not required to. There will be handouts emailed to those who register prior to the class.
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Men's Study Group: Discussing the Israeli Election: First Reform Rabbi Elected to Knesset
Sunday, April 25th
10:30am via Zoom
Rabbi Gilad Kariv has made history by becoming the first non-Orthodox rabbi to serve as an Israeli lawmaker. Bring a cup of coffee and join us for a discussion on the implications of this historic first.
Click here to register
"The Unbinding of Isaac" by Aaron Koller
Sunday, February 7th
10:30 - 11:30 AM via Zoom
Led by Cantor Jill Abramson with participation of Rabbi Jonathan Malamy
"Unbinding Isaac," by Aaron Koller provides a daring look into one of the Torah's most troubling and challenging stories. Join together with men from the congregation over zoom to discuss this iconic story and connect it to the larger question of male identity in Reform Jewish life. You are welcome to purchase the book but not required to. There will be handouts emailed to those who register prior to the class.
Click here to register
Men's Study Group: Discussing the Israeli Election: First Reform Rabbi Elected to Knesset
Sunday, April 25th
10:30am via Zoom
Rabbi Gilad Kariv has made history by becoming the first non-Orthodox rabbi to serve as an Israeli lawmaker. Bring a cup of coffee and join us for a discussion on the implications of this historic first.
Click here to register
A House Concert of Italian Jewish Music and Food
Date: To be determined - hopefully Spring of 2021
Location: At the Brand's home
Free for Members $36 charge for guests
Following a Havdalah Service, enjoy the music and food of the Italian Jewish experience as we offer the music of Salamone Rossi (1570-1630), in an intimate house-concert while sampling delectable Italian Jewish cuisine (based on the text Classical Italian Jewish Cooking by Edda Servi Machlin). Contact Cantor Abramson if you ‘d like to sing in the Italian madrigal ensemble and let us know if you would like to help prepare a dish to bring. The Italian Jewish music will then be incorporated at a service as well.
BAR/BAT MITZVAH
In preparation for becoming Bar or Bat Mitzvah, students meet weekly in a one hour class with Cantor Abramson for the semester prior to the date of their B/Mitzvah. Each student is also tutored privately by Cantor Abramson for approximately 8 months of weekly half-hour sessions. Cantor Abramson works closely with B/Mitzvah families to meet their individual needs.
BAR/BAT MITZVAH
In preparation for becoming Bar or Bat Mitzvah, students meet weekly in a one hour class with Cantor Abramson for the semester prior to the date of their B/Mitzvah. Each student is also tutored privately by Cantor Abramson for approximately 8 months of weekly half-hour sessions. Cantor Abramson works closely with B/Mitzvah families to meet their individual needs.