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JEWISH LIFE & PRACTICE
Beyond Dispute: Debates That Shape Jewish Life Select Wednesdays 7-9 pm Sardas Beit Midrash Rabbi Ari Sunshine leads an exploration of the philosophical, spiritual, ethical, and cultural disputes that are at the heart of Judaism and Jewish life. RSVP to Theresa at thurt@shearith.org or 214-939-7314. Davening Class Select Sundays 9:30-10:30 am Learn how to feel more comfortable or lead Shabbat Morning services. Taught by Hazzan Zhrebker. Introduction to Judaism Tuesdays Year-long course offers a transformative learning experience open to anyone —Jew or non-Jew who wants to deepen Jewish knowledge or explore conversion. |
CULTURE
Conversations of Jewish Interest from the 92Y and Others Recorded programs followed by discussion. Free. No RSVP needed. Nosh. Israel Book Club Select Shabbat afternoons at 1 pm Discuss great non-fiction reads about Israel. Mamaloshen Second Thursday | 10:30 am - noon Yiddish culture taught by Malka Amster |
SACRED TEXTS
Torah Study Shabbat Morning | 8:30 am Study topics relating to the weekly parsha. Taught by our Klei Kodesh. Tuesdays with Tanakh Second and fourth Tuesdays | 1 -2:30 pm Study session into lesser known sections of the bible. Rabbi Ari Sunshine leads. Women’s Torah Study Wednesdays at Noon Rabbi Shira Wallach, in the fourth year of study, will depart from the weekly parasha and instead study Talmud, using Dr. Ruth Calderon’s A Bride for One Night as a guide. Come enter the world of Aggadah, rabbinic storytelling, to explore questions of power, authority, sanctity, and identity. Newcomers are always welcome to join this holy community of learners. To join the weekly email list, email Sarah Katz at skatz@shearith.org |
SOCIALIZE & STUDY
The New Jewish Canon First and third Thursdays | 1 pm Join Rabbi Roffman for a lively discussion of the most provocative and consequential Jewish texts from the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Together, we’ll explore the ideas that some believe will bring Judaism into a new golden age and others believe might be our downfall. Texts will be from the recently published volume, The New Jewish Canon, edited by Yehuda Kurtzer and Claire Sufrin. Buying the book is recommended, but not required. Guys' Night Out: SPIRITed Study Learn some Torah! Sample some food! Take a shot! Repeat! Taste some Torah from Rabbi Ari Sunshine Torah on Tap North - Open to All Come see where real life and Torah intersect! Rabbi Ari Sunshine leads. Complimentary pizza and one drink!! RSVP to Theresa at thurt@shearith.org |
GROUPS
20s and 30s Torah on Tap, Shabbat Dinners, Social Action Projects. Contact Katie Babin at kbabin@shearith.org College Connection Providing care packages for college-age students to help them feel a part of the community. Packages sent three times a year: High Holy Days, Chanukah and Passover. Contact Katie Babin at kbabin@shearith.org PILLARS Programs and events for 65 and older! Coffee Talks, Outings and more! Shearith Prime Prime delivers great programs and social events for adults in their prime—50s and 60s-ish. |