Join the Wise Temple rabbis after services for some cheese cake and Torah study. We will offer multiple breakout groups, allowing you to get a variety of perspectives on Shavuot themes. Topics will include the giving of the Torah, Jewish values, and modern applications of ancient teachings. Whether you're new to Torah study or a [...]

Presented by: Courtney Anthony Why is seven years an important time span in Judaism? In this course, we will cover the short story “The First Seven Years” by Bernard Malamud and read from Etgar Keret’s memoir The Seven Good Years. The class will explore how both works, though very different, are rooted in a shared [...]

Presented by: Courtney Anthony Why is seven years an important time span in Judaism? In this course, we will cover the short story “The First Seven Years” by Bernard Malamud and read from Etgar Keret’s memoir The Seven Good Years. The class will explore how both works, though very different, are rooted in a shared [...]

Presented by: Jamie Starr The Book of Ezekiel presents the experience and reflections of an exiled people — a people who had endured displacement, trauma, and hardship. In this class, we will read excerpts from Ezekiel that reveal the complex emotional, spiritual, and physical realities of exile. By exploring themes of autonomy (or lack thereof), [...]

Presented by: Jamie Starr The Book of Ezekiel presents the experience and reflections of an exiled people — a people who had endured displacement, trauma, and hardship. In this class, we will read excerpts from Ezekiel that reveal the complex emotional, spiritual, and physical realities of exile. By exploring themes of autonomy (or lack thereof), [...]

Presented by: Matt Check This series will explore the vital role of women in the Talmud, shedding light on their influence in a traditionally male-dominated rabbinic world. Though often less emphasized, women appear as scholars, leaders, and moral voices who both challenge and shape Jewish thought. We will examine the stories of notable figures such [...]