Archive: January 2021

Virtual Mussar – Topic: Compassion/Rachamim

Posted on January 4, 2021

January 4, 2021 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Register Here We will examine several texts that explore how the middah of compassion (rachamim) serves to expose the interconnectedness of self and other, and our responsibility to care for the larger community.

EVENING Rosh Chodesh Shvat – Topic: Judaism and the Environment

Posted on January 11, 2021

January 11, 2021 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Register Here How does Judaism view the relationship between human beings and the environment? How does this impact on our lives today? We will explore texts that help us discover the answers to these questions as we welcome the month of Shvat.

Virtual Aseret: The Big Ten – Do Not Have Any Other Gods: Lies About Power

Posted on January 12, 2021

January 12, 2021 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Register Here Monotheism is the concept that there is only one God who is the creator and ultimate power and authority over our world. As Scott Shay says in his book, In Good Faith, “Idolatry has always been, and today continues to be, the most divisive and dangerous ideology in the world. It promotes lies […]

DAYTIME Rosh Chodesh Shvat – Topic: Judaism and the Environment

Posted on January 13, 2021

January 13, 2021 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm – Register Here How does Judaism view the relationship between human beings and the environment? How does this impact on our lives today? We will explore texts that help us discover the answers to these questions as we welcome the month of Shvat.  

Virtual Standard Session – Topic: Interpersonal Relationships

Posted on January 14, 2021

January 14, 2021 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Register Here Interpersonal relationships are complicated and evolving, involving tensions around favoritism, competition for attention, and tensions between the generations. We will explore these relationships together.

Branching Out: A Unique Tu B’Shvat Celebration for All Ages

Posted on January 28, 2021

January 28, 2021 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm – Register Here Please join us as we branch out to explore both ancient and contemporary Jewish ways of honoring the environment.

Virtual Mussar – Topic: Spiritual Friendship/Chevruta

Posted on February 1, 2021

February 1, 2021 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Register Here Having a chevruta partner is built into the spiritual practice of Mussar. In order to work on developing one’s character, it is helpful to be accountable to someone else and to have someone else support you in your efforts. In this session, we will explore the importance of spiritual friendship as elaborated in […]

EVENING Rosh Chodesh Adar – Topic: Hidden Gems

Posted on February 8, 2021

February 8, 2021 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Register Here In a time when masks are critical to our survival, we will explore the different facets of what is hidden and what is visible. Come and join a thought-provoking discussion and share the joy of Purim as we welcome the month of Adar.

Virtual Aseret: The Big Ten – The Name in Vain: Respect What is Sacred

Posted on February 10, 2021

February 10, 2021 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Register Here The dictionary definition of “name” is a word by which someone or something is known. Your name stands for the impression others have of you. God’s name is no different. It stands for how God is perceived in this world. What does God’s name stand for in our times? We will discuss this, and […]

DAYTIME Rosh Chodesh Adar – Topic: Hidden Gems

Posted on February 11, 2021

February 11, 2021 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm – PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE! Register Here In a time when masks are critical to our survival, we will explore the different facets of what is hidden and what is visible. Come and join a thought-provoking discussion and share the joy of Purim as we welcome the month of Adar.

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