Scholar-in-Residence Weekend – May 16-17
with Rabbi David Golinkin
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Rabbi David Golinkin is President of The Schechter Institutes, Inc. and President Emeritus of the Schechter Institute of Jewish Studies. For twenty years he served as Chair of the Va’ad Halakhah (Law Committee) of the Rabbinical Assembly which gives halakhic guidance to the Masorti Movement in Israel. For a complete bio click here.
DESSERTS STILL NEEDED FOR SCHOLAR-IN-RESIDENCE WEEKEND!
If you can help provide desserts for Friday and Saturday evenings, please sign up
Dairy Dessert options added!
Shabbat Dinner & Kabbalat Shabbat – Friday, 6:00 -7:15 p.m.
Please join Rabbi Golinkin for Shabbat dinner and then stay for Kabbalat Shabbat.
RSVP for dinner: Adults (14+): $36; Kids (5-13): $18; Under Five: Free.
RSVP extended to May 9 at Noon: Members | Guests
Kiddush Lunch Saturday, May 17, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. RSVP
Jewish Book Discussion Group (Beit Midrash)
Wolf Hunt by Ayelet Gunnar-Goshen
Saturday, May 10, 12:45 – 2:15 p.m.
Lilach, an Israeli immigrant in Silicon Valley, faces turmoil after a synagogue attack and her son Adam’s involvement in a self-defense class. When an African American boy dies at a party, rumors implicate Adam, causing Lilach to question her son’s innocence. Led by Ruth Kohan.
Navigating the Sea of Sacred Jewish Literature (zoom)
Tuesday, May 13, 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Join Rabbi Roller as we embark together on a voyage of discover through the vast and diverse world of Jewish sacred literature. We will examine the unique characteristics of each genre and explore their historical contexts.
Starting with the varieties of biblical literature as a foundation, we will see how rabbinic, medieval, and modern texts build upon, reinterpret, and expand this core. Through this journey, we’ll gain insight into the rich tapestry of intertextuality that characterizes Jewish literature, witnessing how each era contributes to an ongoing, dynamic conversation within Jewish tradition.
This class is held online only. Register once for a Zoom link that works for all sessions of this class.. Register for Zoom.
Major Themes in Jewish Theology (Beit Midrash/zoom)
Tuesday, May 20, 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.
In this class, we will explore some of the underlying theological concepts in Judaism, such as monotheism, covenant, hermaneutics (authority of scripture), life after death, theodicy (question of evil), the balance between faith and science, and the meaning of redemption, among many other topics. Each session will be a standalone lecture on one of these topics. If you can’t attend in person, join on Zoom! Register once for a Zoom link that works for all sessions of this class. Register for Zoom.
The Former Prophets (Beit Midrash)
Saturday, June 28, 12:45 – 2:00 p.m.
with Rabbi Roller
Discover the most exciting biblical stories you have never heard before! We will be going through the Nevi’im Rishonim (Former Prophets) from Joshua through Kings. Explore stories of war, love, betrayal and revenge that rival anything on a bestseller list. We will be primarily using Robert Alter’s translation. Other translations of Hebrew Bible are acceptable as well. Please bring any Hebrew Bible you might have from home. There are a limited number of texts available for use during class.
Talmud Study with Rabbi Kunin (Zoom)
Fridays, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
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.
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Torah Study with Rabbi Kunin (Beit Midrash)
Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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.