Yehudah Amichai is one of the most important poets in the history of the State of Israel, capturing the essence of Israeli identity and the Jewish past like no other. Join Matt Check, Director of Lifelong Learning, to explore and marvel at some of Amichai's most famous works.
Why is seven years such an important span of time in Judaism, and why does it recur as a motif in Jewish literature? During the first session of this class, we will read and discuss the short story “The First Seven Years” by Bernard Malamud. During the second session we will read selected short essays [...]
Join fellow guitarists learning and playing Jewish music, including Shabbat favorites, Israeli music and contemporary Jewish artists. Singers and percussionists are also welcome!
Join us for a family-friendly dinner followed by Kehillah Shabbat, a special traditional service featuring the musical talents of our Kehillah students, cultivated through our enriching music program. This service highlights the dedication of our students, showcasing their hard work and engagement in both Kehillah and music. It will be a wonderful opportunity to celebrate [...]
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon celebrating Rabbi Kamrass’ favorite things—delicious food, gaga, carnival games, and music! Fun for all ages, from 0 to 100, with plenty of surprises in store. Don’t miss out—register by Wednesday, April 30th!
Reform Judaism is sometimes considered “prophetic Judaism,” but what does that really mean? Join us as we read texts from the Book of Prophets, analyzing bold calls for social justice and unpacking some more challenging ideologies. Together we will discuss what the role of prophecy might be in our world today, and what messages we [...]
In Rabbi Kamrass’ last year of teaching this popular course, we will focus on the ancient rabbinic wisdom and texts that shape our fundamental values on Love, Family, Community and Time. Participants this year will delve into these important ideas and foundational texts to learn and to discuss. No prior experience of Talmud study is [...]
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