Chosenness, Conflict, and a Path Forward
by Rabbi Nathan Kamesar This past Shabbat we began the final book of the Torah, Sefer Devarim, the Book of Deuteronomy. The word “Deuteronomy” comes from a Greek translation of the phrase “Repetition of the Torah”, which is in a sense a fitting name for this final Book, because it largely consists of Moses, […]
How-To with Hazzan Jessi
Fall In-Person Workshops: Tuesday, September 10 @ 6:15 – 7:00 pm — How To: Tallit and Torah Blessings (learning for all; practice for Jews ages 13 and older) Tuesday, October 15 @ 6:15 – 7:00 pm — How To: Carrying and Lifting the Torah (learning for all; practice for Jews ages 13 and older) Tuesday, […]
Enhancing Your Jewish Presence Online: A Guide to Resources and Community
Dates: Mondays — February 10, March 10, March 31, and April 28 Time: 7:00 – 8:30 pm Mode: In-person Faculty: LilyFish Gomberg Fee: Free for Society Hill Synagogue Members • $54 for the General Public Are you looking to deepen your engagement with the online Jewish community? Join our course designed specifically for congregants who […]
We’re all Babylonians: The Land of Israel in the Talmud
Dates: Sundays — November 24, December 22, January 19, February 16, March 16 Time: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Mode: In-person only Faculty: Rafi Licht Fee: Free for Society Hill Synagogue Members • $72 for the General Public The Talmud, comprising the Mishnah and the Gemara, is the foundation of Rabbinic Judaism and in […]
Can Jewish Constitutionalism Speak Meaningfully to American Constitutionalism for American Jews?
Dates: One Night Only! Thursday, September 19 Time: 7:00 – 9:00 pm Mode: In-person Faculty: Rabbi Avi Winokur Fee: Free for Society Hill Synagogue Members • $18 for the General Public In this class, we will explore and compare two foundational constitutional systems: the U.S. Constitution and the Torah. We will understand the two […]