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Adult Education

Undiscovered Jewish Sects in History (Beit Midrash/Zoom)

Wednesday, March 27, 7:30 –  9:00 p.m.
Throughout the history of the Jewish people, there have been multiple expressions of Judaism, some of which differ in various ways from the rabbinic tradition which we follow today. Join Rabbi Kunin for this twice monthly class to learn about the wondrous complexity of obscure Judaisms across the globe, from Sabbateans and Frankists who date back to the 17th century, to the Essenes and the Karaites who date back to the Second Temple period, not to mention the Samaritans – nearly all of these groups still exist today! There are also many re-emerging Jewish communities with equally interesting histories and beliefs. Each session will feature one sect. If you can’t attend in person, Please register for Zoom. Trouble registering? View our FAQ page

JEWISH BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP (BEIT MIDRASH)

Dinner at The Center of the Earth
Saturday, April 13, 12:45 – 2:00 p.m.
by Nathan Englander, led by Judy Paktor
The best work yet from the Pulitzer finalist and best-selling author of For the Relief of Unbearable Urges–a political thriller that unfolds in the highly charged territory of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and pivots on the complex relationship between a secret prisoner and his guard.

TORAH STUDY (beit midrash)

Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (NEW TIME)
with Rabbi Kunin
The Torah is our timeless treasure, with answers for the pivotal questions of the past, present and future. Sometimes it challenges us, and sometimes it disturbs us. Nonetheless there is always room for learning and debate. Each week in this series, we will examine ideas and issues from the weekly parasha and, through discussion and argument, discover meaningful connections between the wisdom of our Torah and our modern lives. Please join this weekly informal Torah study session with Rabbi Kunin on a drop-in basis.

Talmud Study  (Zoom)

Fridays, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
with Rabbi Kunin
Please join Rabbi David Kunin for weekly Talmud study online. The Talmud is the foundational document of rabbinic Judaism, containing laws and lore which underlie how Jews approach the world. Its dialectic toward truth yields a multiplicity of answers which we will explore in depth. All are welcome. No prior Talmud study experience necessary. One time registration is required for those who haven’t attended online before. Register for here. You will receive your own personal Zoom link to use for all sessions of online Talmud study. Trouble registering? View our FAQ page.