Event Series Torah for our Times

Torah for our Times

Virtual

With Rabbi Michelle Robinson While some of the difficulties we face today are new, grappling with an uncertain world is an age-old challenge. Our Jewish tradition offers us a timeless […]

Event Series Modern Spoken Hebrew II

Modern Spoken Hebrew II

Hybrid (In Person and Virtual Options) 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, United States

Hebrew for parents and all other adults This is a continuing course. It is designed for learning from scratch Spoken Modern Hebrew. Our children attend Hebrew school, and this is an opportunity for all interested parents to enjoy the Hebrew learning, have an opportunity to share experiences within your family and enjoy the journey of […]

Event Series Talmud Class with Our Clergy

Talmud Class with Our Clergy

Hybrid (In Person and Virtual Options) 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, United States

Start Shabbat each week with a special hour of learning and discussion on a variety of Jewish issues with Wes, Michelle, Elias, Aliza and Dan as our clergy team connects the lessons of our sacred texts with the realities of our lives. The clergy team will close with a song that leads into Shabbat morning […]

Event Series Psalms with Sid

Psalms with Sid

Slater Conference Room 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, United States

Join us in Slater after Kiddush for a series of educational discussions on psalms. Sessions will be led by Sid Kadish. Stop by once, or come for all six! Session Dates: November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Join us on ZOOM!

Event Series Biblical and Siddur Hebrew

Biblical and Siddur Hebrew IV

Virtual

This is a continuing group with the goal focusing on understanding our Torah, Haftara and Prayers. It is however and nonetheless the foundation of the Modern Spoken Hebrew today in Israel and this is the magic of our revival and survival of generational connection, MiDor L’Dor. New registrants are welcome with prerequisite knowledge! Newcomers – […]

Event Series Modern Spoken Hebrew 4

Modern Spoken Hebrew IV

Virtual

The Sisterhood team continues – we are a working force! Thank you for your leadership in modeling and making Hebrew an important component in our community! New participants are welcome if they meet the pre-requisites. Newcomers – to assess your level & join, please contact Sigalit. Session 1 Dates: September 10, 17, 24, November 5, […]

Event Series Modern Hebrew I: Foundations

Modern Hebrew I: Foundations

Virtual

We will learn how to read, write, speak, sing and listen, with understanding, to the Modern Hebrew of today – as spoken in Israel (& here) by Israelis and connection to our heritage and the Jewish book closet. We start from the very beginning and go with the pace of the group! Everyone is welcome. […]

The History and Meaning of Jewish Liturgy

In Person - Temple Emanuel 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, United States

The siddur is the great anthology of Judaism, a living document that includes passages from each era of Jewish history. Our class will explore the meaning and history of Jewish liturgies across time and communities. We will: explore how the themes of Creation-Revelation-Redemption organize individual prayers and larger ritual cycles; explain the commonalities among the […]

Event Series Modern Spoken Hebrew V

Modern Spoken Hebrew V

Virtual

We continue our journey with great joy and pride. This is another torch holder cohort in our program, and we continue the journey! We are having fun speaking, writing, reading, singing, and watching everything in Hebrew. Struggle is part of the language acquisition game, and we take the challenges of the intermediate level forward. Thank […]

Event Series Torah for our Times

Torah for our Times

Virtual

With Rabbi Michelle Robinson While some of the difficulties we face today are new, grappling with an uncertain world is an age-old challenge. Our Jewish tradition offers us a timeless […]