Tuesdays with Torah | Holocaust Remembrance Day

Wise Center, Zoom 8329 Ridge Road, Amberley Village

Presented by: Rabbi Anna Burke Let us explore the question: Can the Jewish people be sustained by its civil religion? The memory of the Holocaust and its lessons have been integrated into Israeli and American Jewish society both in tandem and at odds over the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. We will explore the ways in [...]

Tuesdays with Torah | Holocaust Remembrance Day

Wise Center, Zoom 8329 Ridge Road, Amberley Village

Presented by: Rabbi Anna Burke Let us explore the question: Can the Jewish people be sustained by its civil religion? The memory of the Holocaust and its lessons have been integrated into Israeli and American Jewish society both in tandem and at odds over the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. We will explore the ways in [...]

Tuesdays with Torah | Constantine’s Sword: The Jews, the Early Church, and the History of Antisemitism

Wise Center, Zoom 8329 Ridge Road, Amberley Village

Presented by: Courtney Anthony In this class, we will explore how the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth – who lived his entire life as a Jew – became the focal point of a new religion. We will also look at the relationship between the Jewish people and the early church, including antisemitism in [...]

Torah Take 2 | Voices of Jewish Wisdom: Exploring Spirituality, Ethics, and Social Justice through the Teachings of Renowned Jewish Philosophers

Wise Center, Zoom 8329 Ridge Road, Amberley Village

Presented by: Jamie Starr Who or what is God? What is the purpose of prayer? What does it mean to live an ethical Jewish life? Join us as we wrestle with some of the biggest philosophical and theological questions Judaism has to offer. We will read excerpts from modern and contemporary Jewish thinkers like Martin [...]

Tuesdays with Torah | Constantine’s Sword: The Jews, the Early Church, and the History of Antisemitism

Wise Center, Zoom 8329 Ridge Road, Amberley Village

Presented by: Courtney Anthony In this class, we will explore how the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth – who lived his entire life as a Jew – became the focal point of a new religion. We will also look at the relationship between the Jewish people and the early church, including antisemitism in [...]

Torah Take 2 | Voices of Jewish Wisdom: Exploring Spirituality, Ethics, and Social Justice through the Teachings of Renowned Jewish Philosophers

Wise Center, Zoom 8329 Ridge Road, Amberley Village

Presented by: Jamie Starr Who or what is God? What is the purpose of prayer? What does it mean to live an ethical Jewish life? Join us as we wrestle with some of the biggest philosophical and theological questions Judaism has to offer. We will read excerpts from modern and contemporary Jewish thinkers like Martin [...]

Tuesdays with Torah | Constantine’s Sword: The Jews, the Early Church, and the History of Antisemitism

Wise Center, Zoom 8329 Ridge Road, Amberley Village

Presented by: Courtney Anthony In this class, we will explore how the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth – who lived his entire life as a Jew – became the focal point of a new religion. We will also look at the relationship between the Jewish people and the early church, including antisemitism in [...]

Tuesdays with Torah | The Art of Jewish Storytelling

Wise Center, Zoom 8329 Ridge Road, Amberley Village

Presented by: Rabbi Zachary Goodman Step into the rich tapestry of Jewish storytelling with an immersive class, where we delve deep into the timeless tales that have shaped Jewish culture for centuries. Together, we will explore the recurring symbols and archetypes, unique narrative structures, and moral lessons that define the genre of Jewish folklore. But [...]

Torah Take 2 | The Whole Megillah: Uncovering the Hidden Meaning of Esther & Purim

Wise Center, Zoom 8329 Ridge Road, Amberley Village

Presented by: Rabbi Neil Hirsch Purim: We usually think of this holiday as a time for kid’s costumes and carnivals. Yes, this springtime holiday is festive, encouraging us to let loose. The Book of Esther, though, has some important themes that run through it. In this two-part class, come study the Book of Esther with [...]

Tuesdays with Torah | The Art Of Jewish Storytelling

Wise Center, Zoom 8329 Ridge Road, Amberley Village

Step into the rich tapestry of Jewish storytelling with an immersive class, where we delve deep into the timeless tales that have shaped Jewish culture for centuries. Together, we will explore the recurring symbols and archetypes, unique narrative structures, and moral lessons that define the genre of Jewish folklore. But the adventure doesn't end there! [...]