Start Fresh: Monthly Morning Intention-Setting
Inspired by Rosh Chodesh, the start of a new month in the Jewish calendar, Rabbi Nora leads song-filled morning prayers and kavvanot (intentions) to start your day.
Interfaith Couples Workshop
Rabbi Aaron facilitates a guided, nonjudgmental space for Jews and their non-Jewish partners to talk, learn, and grow – together and as individuals.
- Date:
- Nov 8, 2021 • 7:00 pm ET
- Category:
- Jewish Education
Conversion Immersion
Curious about conversion? With Rabbi Nora, dive into Jewish sources on conversions, examine depictions of conversions and Jews-by-choice in pop culture, and discuss how and why individuals have converted to Judaism—and how they’ve been received by Jews—across time.
- Date:
- Nov 10, 2021 • 7:00 pm ET
- Admission:
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$18
Free for those who really want to learn Torah, but their budget is a bit tight right now.
- Category:
- 20s & 30s Programming
Online Jewish Meditation Retreat
Resting Our Anxious Minds, Renewing our Weary Souls
Yael Shy and Sarah Hurwitz lead an afternoon of meditation and learning to help you relax your body and mind and connect more deeply to yourself.
- Date:
- Nov 14, 2021 • 2:00 pm ET
- Admission:
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Sliding scale (please pay what you can afford):
$36
$48
$60
- Category:
- Jewish Education
Jewish Flavor: Festival of the Daughters Feast
In North African countries, the seventh night of Chanukah is known as the Festival of the Daughters, a celebration of Judith, the Jewish heroine who defeated the Assyrians using nothing but cheese latkes and a big knife. In honor of this feminist holiday, follow along with Chef Vered Guttman as she prepares a diverse array of Chanukah classics from around the world.
Pop the Questions
Whether you’re tying the knot yourself, have been asked to officiate a friend’s big day, or simply want to be an intentional and well-researched guest at an upcoming wedding, Rabbi Aaron answers everything you’ve ever wanted to know about Jewish wedding ceremonies.
- Date:
- Nov 18, 2021 • 5:30 pm ET
- Admission:
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$12
Free for those who really want to learn Torah, but their budget is a little tight right now.
- Category:
- 20s & 30s Programming
Firelight Flow: A Chanukah Yoga Class
In celebration of the festival of lights, Jewish yoga and mindfulness teacher Alison Waldman leads an integrated meditation and gentle yoga flow.
- Date:
- Nov 29, 2021 • 7:00 pm ET
- Admission:
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$12
Free for those with financial need
- Category:
- Holidays
Building a Jewish Home
Open to couples and singles, Jewish and interfaith, this workshop led by Rabbi Nora helps you to craft your unique Jewish life. Discuss Shabbat, finding a community, keeping kosher, negotiating Jewish life with your family, and living spiritually in the modern world. The class will culminate in students attending a Shabbat service and dinner together.
The Jewish Limits on Free Speech
Americans continue to struggle with issues around language: What are the “proper” terms to use? How sensitive should we be? What about an individual’s right to free speech? While the particular nuances of these debates might feel new, the questions underneath them are not. With Rabbi Aaron, explore what our ancient rabbis had to say about how sensitive we should be with our words.
All I Want for Chanukah is a Christmas Tree
Christmas is coming up, which raises the annual question: Am I a bad Jew if I put up a Christmas tree? Should we consider Christmas trees a deeply religious symbol of Christianity, or simply a festive holiday decoration? With Rabbi Aaron, explore what our ancient rabbis might have to say, ways interfaith families might navigate this dilemma, and how this time of year impacts American Jewish identity at large.
- Date:
- Dec 15, 2021 • 7:00 pm ET
- Admission:
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$12
Free for those who really want to learn Torah, but their budget is a little tight right now.
- Category:
- Holidays