September 13, 2023 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – As Achad Ha’am said, “More than the Jews have kept Shabbat, Shabbat has kept the Jews.” We will explore the different facets of this Diber including the different ways of rejuvenating in all the areas of life: physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual, on this holiest of days. Register Here
September 14, 2023 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – The high holidays help us let go of the pain in our past and embrace the future with hope. Join us on a personal and communal journey towards a renewed sense of purpose and dedication to living life to its fullest. Register Here
October 2, 2023 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – In this session, we will reflect on the middah of wisdom and what might be learned along the trajectory of one’s life. Register Here
October 11, 2023 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Even though the vast majority of westerners believe in God, many struggle with their belief and are uneasy speaking openly, confidently, and intelligently about God. Join us for a meaningful discussion about this diber, which also reminds us to emulate God by being gracious and merciful. Register Here
October 12, 2023 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Life cycle events, acknowledged by Judaism through specific rituals, can be described as an attempt to bring order to chaotic times in our lives. As we transition through the life cycle, these moments are not necessarily chaotic in terms of crisis, but chaotic in terms of changing identities. These transformational moments force us to acknowledge […]
October 16, 2023 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Join us to welcome the month of Cheshvan, a time when we take the inspiration of the High Holy Days and begin to put it into action on a daily basis. Register Here
October 17, 2023 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm – Join us to welcome the month of Cheshvan, a time when we take the inspiration of the High Holy Days and begin to put it into action on a daily basis. Register Here
November 1, 2023 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Please join us as we gather in community at this difficult time to reflect on heroes and acts of heroism in the current war, and find comfort in our Chai Mitzvah community. We will be inspired by acts of courage and find comfort in prayer. Register Here
November 6, 2023 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – The Hebrew word for generosity, n’divut נדיבות , is derived from the root n.d.v. – נ ד ב having to do with willingness. Therefore, unlike tzedakah which is a Jewish obligation based in justice, generosity comes from a place of an open and willing heart, going beyond the minimum that justice might require financially or […]
November 8, 2023 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Idolatry is the most divisive and dangerous ideology in the world. It promotes lies about power and relationships in society. It falsely attributes superior and inexplicable powers to finite natural processes, animals, and people .It falsely attributes the right to these beings to use those powers as they choose, simply because they have them. Register […]
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