Jewish Life

Hit Refresh: Preparing for the High Holidays

Explore how to cultivate deeper meaning, emotional connection, and spiritual focus leading up to the High Holidays and into the Jewish New Year.

Brian Stelter

In Conversation with Jay Rosen

In Hoax: Donald Trump, Fox News, and the Dangerous Distortion of Truth, Brian Stelter—the chief media correspondent for CNN Worldwide and anchor of “Reliable Sources”—offers his view on one of the biggest stories in American politics right now: the relationship between FOX News and President Trump.

Morning Intention-Setting and Prayers

Start off the work day with some spiritual work as we come together to connect (virtually) and reflect. Rabbi Aaron leads a few of the traditional morning prayers, shares a couple of kavvanot (intentions) and leads a short journaling exercise.

Jewish Welcome Workshop

The class is a mix of lectures, group activities, text studies, and holiday celebrations. No Hebrew language knowledge is required for this class. Those wishing to convert will meet with one of the rabbis individually during the year and beyond.

Chasten Buttigieg

In Conversation with Jonathan Capehart

In I Have Something to Tell You, the former middle-school teacher and husband of Pete Buttigieg recounts his journey from growing up as a gay man in a small Midwestern town to finding acceptance and embracing his true self while inspiring others to do the same.

Labor on the Bimah

Before Labor Day, Rabbi Shira and musician Aaron Shneyer lead a Shabbat service that weaves together labor issues, social justice, and Judaism.

Shabbat: Day Off

This come one, come all Shabbat offering has something for everyone, whether you’re looking to dive deep into the week’s teachings, get more acquainted with Saturday morning services, or introduce kids to Shabbat rituals.

Reed Hastings

In Conversation with Sheila Johnson

Since launching in 1998 as an online DVD rental service, Netflix has had to reinvent itself over and over again. In No Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention, Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings reveals the unorthodox culture behind one of the world’s most innovative pioneers in the entertainment industry.

Morning Intention-Setting and Prayers

Start off the work day with some spiritual work as we come together to connect (virtually) and reflect. Rabbi Aaron leads a few of the traditional morning prayers, shares a couple of kavvanot (intentions) and leads a short journaling exercise.

Shabbat: Break Away

This virtual service led by Rabbi Jesse and musician Aaron Shneyer is lighter on prayer and has a less structured and more casual vibe than a traditional service.