Guest Speaker Series: Becoming a Resilient Parent (Part I) | Dasee Berkowitz

Zoom Program

Parenting is a journey filled with profound joys and significant challenges, especially in these trying times for our communities and the world. Join us to strengthen our resilience as parents and discover ways to model these essential skills for our children.

Tuesdays with Torah | God Concepts in our Sacred Text that Stimulate our Personal Belief | Rabbi Lewis Kamrass

Wise Center, Zoom 8329 Ridge Road, Amberley Village

Contrary to what most people think, our classical literature of Bible, Talmud and other rabbinic literature are far from monolithic in theology or emphasis on qualities of God. These great sources reveal wide-ranging ideas of God, with many parallel tracks or viewpoints, none competing with one another, but each to challenge and to stimulate our [...]

Wise Aging: Living with Joy, Resilience, & Spirit

Wise Center, Amberley

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 11th. How does one age “wisely,” open doors to new opportunities, and effectively navigate life’s challenges? Through this five-session course geared primarily for those ages 55-75, we will come together for authentic, meaningful, and honest conversations. Participants will discuss how to live with joy and fulfillment in the years ahead, while coping [...]

Torah Take 2 | A Jewish Perspective on Jesus | Courtney Anthony

Wise Center, Zoom 8329 Ridge Road, Amberley Village

Who was the historical Jesus of Nazareth? This class will closely examine his life story within the context of the time and place in which he lived. What was daily life like? How would Jesus have practiced Judaism? What was the political climate? And how did a man who lived and died as a Jew [...]

Judaism 101 | Prayer, Worship and the Synagogue (Session #5) | Rabbi Neil Hirsch

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

Explore the significance of tefilah (prayer) and the role of the synagogue in Jewish life. Learn about the various components of Jewish worship, the structure of services, and the historical development of synagogues as centers of community and spirituality.

Tuesdays with Torah | God Concepts in our Sacred Text that Stimulate our Personal Belief | Rabbi Lewis Kamrass

Wise Center, Zoom 8329 Ridge Road, Amberley Village

Contrary to what most people think, our classical literature of Bible, Talmud and other rabbinic literature are far from monolithic in theology or emphasis on qualities of God. These great sources reveal wide-ranging ideas of God, with many parallel tracks or viewpoints, none competing with one another, but each to challenge and to stimulate our [...]

Wise Aging: Living with Joy, Resilience, & Spirit

Wise Center, Amberley

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 11th. How does one age “wisely,” open doors to new opportunities, and effectively navigate life’s challenges? Through this five-session course geared primarily for those ages 55-75, we will come together for authentic, meaningful, and honest conversations. Participants will discuss how to live with joy and fulfillment in the years ahead, while coping [...]

Torah Take 2 | A Jewish Perspective on Jesus | Courtney Anthony

Wise Center, Zoom 8329 Ridge Road, Amberley Village

Who was the historical Jesus of Nazareth? This class will closely examine his life story within the context of the time and place in which he lived. What was daily life like? How would Jesus have practiced Judaism? What was the political climate? And how did a man who lived and died as a Jew [...]

Judaism 101 | Biblical and Talmudic History (Session #6) | Rabbi Lewis Kamrass

Wise Center‍ 8329 Ridge Ave, Amberley Village, OH

In Session #4, we surveyed some of the most important texts in Jewish history and this week, we will narrow our focus on the development of the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible) and the Talmud. Discover how these foundational texts have shaped Jewish law, tradition, and thought over the centuries, and their continued relevance in the lives [...]

Tuesdays with Torah | What Happens When We Die? Comparing Religious Perspectives on the Afterlife

Wise Center, Zoom 8329 Ridge Road, Amberley Village

Presented by: Jamie Starr Join us as we explore different perspectives on one of the most challenging, unanswerable questions that has consumed humanity throughout history: what happens after we die? We will look to Jewish texts and traditions first, then comparing them with sources from Christianity and Islam.