Closing Time
Before the secular New Year, explore how Jewish wisdom can help us navigate beginnings, endings, and important moments of transition with Rabbi Aaron.
Firelight Flow: A Chanukah Yoga Class
Jewish mindfulness teacher Alison Waldman leads an integrated meditation and gentle yoga flow. All levels welcome.
Convictions and Compromise
How do you know when it’s time to build understanding with philosophical opponents and when it’s time for absolute dedication to a cause? With Rabbi Jesse, learn how the story of Chanukah can serve as both a warning and a model to learn from in today’s political climate.
A Jew in December
Between office “holiday” parties and Christmas-themed cups in coffee shops, December is a time when Jews often feel out of place. With Rabbi Aaron, discuss the concept of Christian privilege and how it impacts American Jewish identity.
Interfaith Couples Workshop
Rabbi Aaron facilitates a guided, nonjudgmental space for Jews and their non-Jewish partners to learn and grow together and as individuals.
Jewish Flavor: Plant-Based Cooking
From avocado-tahini dip to date and walnut truffles, learn how to make modern Israeli vegan recipes during this class led by in-house chef Vered Guttman.
Is God an Angry Vegan?
As plant-based diets grow in popularity, Rabbi Jesse explores what Jewish tradition has to say about the ethics of eating—or not eating—meat.
It’s Only Natural
On Tu B’Shvat, the Jewish New Year for trees, Rabbi Aaron leads a seder in the Kabbalist tradition exploring our responsibility to preserve the natural world. Locally sourced snacks included.
Branching Out: A Tu B’Shvat Yoga Class
In celebration of Tu B’Shvat, ground yourself with a gentle yoga flow and guided meditation led by Jewish mindfulness teacher Alison Waldman.
Take on the Talmud
Dive into the wisdom and moving stories of the Talmud and learn the surprising ways it can teach us to live a life of meaning and purpose with Rabbi Jesse.
