Journeys of the Past and Present — Insights from Parashat Masei
by Rabbi Nathan Kamesar This past Shabbat we studied Parashat Masei, which means something like “travels” or “stages”. It is the last portion in the Sefer Bamidbar, the Book of Numbers, the fourth of five books of the Torah. In it, the “travels” being referred to comprise a deliberate and thorough recounting of […]
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 […]