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.
Hit Refresh: Preparing for the High Holidays
In the weeks leading up to Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, Rabbi Nora explores how to cultivate deeper meaning, emotional connection, and spiritual focus for the High Holidays and the start of Jewish New Year. Through learning, personal reflection, and conversation, gain practical tools to reset for a more open-minded and open-hearted start to 5782.
- Date:
- Aug 3, 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:
- High Holidays
Morning Intention-Setting and Prayers
Start off the work day with some spiritual work as we come together to connect 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 at Home Resources
While our Jewish Life staff welcomes Shabbat into their own homes, we have plenty of resources to help you lead your own Shabbat at home.
- Date:
- Aug 6, 2021 • 7:00 pm ET
- Category:
- Shabbat Services
Adult B’nai Mitzvah Class of 5781 Service and Celebration
Celebrate the graduates of our Adult B’nai Mitzvah class of 5781 as they lead Shabbat services and become B’nai Mitzvah.
- Date:
- Aug 7, 2021 • 10:00 am ET
- Admission:
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Free. Registration required.
Attendees will receive a link to access this virtual service.
- Category:
- Jewish Education
Baking with Sonny’s: Beyond Basic Bagels
Alongside Hannah Wolfman-Arent, a baker for Sonny’s Pizza, learn how to make a classic bagel recipe with traditional flavors, plus customizations for cinnamon raisin bagels and other mix-ins.
This is Real and You Are Completely Unprepared
Book Club with Rabbi Nora
With Rabbi Nora, take a deep dive into This is Real and You are Completely Unprepared as you embark on your own journey during the Days of Awe. You’ll have the opportunity to reflect on the book’s themes and discuss how they relate to your own experiences.
- Date:
- Aug 10, 2021 • 7:00 pm ET
- Admission:
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$18
Free for for those who really want to learn Torah, but their budget is a little tight right now.
We encourage you to order the book from Politics and Prose Bookstore.
- Category:
- High Holidays
Baking with Sonny’s: How to Make Black & White Cookies
A mainstay at Jewish delis and bakeries, the classic black & white cookie is super soft and topped with chocolate and vanilla icing. Instructor Hannah Wolfman-Arent, a baker for Sonny’s Pizza, will show you how to make them at home.
Shabbat: Exhale
For the month of Elul, mindfulness guide and yoga teacher Alison Waldman leads gentle movement and meditation to cultivate greater spiritual focus leading into the New Year. This program incorporates intention-setting and self-reflection through collective breath, stretching, and rhythm.
- Date:
- Aug 13, 2021 • 7:00 pm ET
- Admission:
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FREE. RSVP required.
Virtual Attendance: FREE via Facebook.
- Category:
- Shabbat Services
Morning Intention-Setting and Prayers
Start off the work day with some spiritual work as we come together to connect and reflect. Rabbi Nora will lead a few of the traditional morning prayers and share a couple of kavvanot (intentions).