Events

Reading the Hebrew letters doesn't need to be a mystery beyond your reach. In 12 one-hour sessions (with practice between classes), you can be able to read the Hebrew of our prayers throughout the year. This class is perfect for those with little or no Hebrew reading skills, or those who feel they need a brush-up.

Join us for a fun and festive celebration for adults and children alike, with musical Hakafot, dancing with the Torah, and sweet treats!

"An unparalleled achievement, a work of shattering, almost unbearable radiance. did not stop crying throughout. For Mills. For my young self. For all of us who have lived and continue to live in that pitiless abyss of childhood abuse. To read this courageous book is to be transformed utterly by Mills's empathy, resilience, and grace. Mark my words: Chosen is destined to be a classic because this is a book that will save lives." -Junot Diaz, author of The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao

Join us every Wednesday morning to explore the ethical teachings to guide us through life.

Join us every Thursday morning as we explore the texts of our sages. Learn how these ancient texts can be relevant to our lives today.

Join us every Friday morning for a close reading and free-flowing conversation of Torah texts and what they evoke in our lives.

Unlike many of the other South American countries, the Brazilian Jewish community did not experience anti-Semitism. In this session we will explore the fascinating history of the Brazilian Jews looking at the different waves of Jewish immigration. Are Jews still welcome? Do they feel safe? What does the future look like?

Why do Israelis go bike riding on Yom Kippur? How did Jerusalem's stray cat problem spur religious debate? And why are Israelis so blunt, even when the truth hurts? From shomer Shabbos car insurance policies and ancient marriage laws to Arab Israeli stand-up comedy and LGBTQ activism in the IDF, Israel 201 goes beyond an introductory
"101" course to show you the magic, mystery, and, yes, chaos, of one of the most fascinating and least understood countries on earth.

A kaleidoscopic portrait of one family’s displacement across four countries, Kantika―“song” in Ladino―follows the joys and losses of Rebecca Cohen, feisty daughter of the Sephardic elite of early 20th-century Istanbul.

In the late 20th century, the world awoke to the reality that humanity was destroying the planet and that this would have grave consequences for the future of our planet. Judaism, though, has been charging us to care for the world from the very first book in the Bible. What does Judaism mean with taking care of the world?

Our beloved congregant, Eric Rozenberg, grew up in Belgium, surrounded by rising anti-Semitism. In 2013, fearing for the safety of their children, he and his wife, Elsa, chose to leave everything behind and emigrate to the United States.
Before It's Too Late is Eric's love letter to his daughters. It details European events since the 1980s, the rise of anti-Semitism, the Rozenberg family's history, and how all of this led them to decide to leave Belgium for the future of their girls.
It is also a love letter to America. Well researched, compelling, intimate, and moving, this legacy book shares why Eric and his family consider their adopted home the greatest country on Earth-and why they are concerned about what they are witnessing in the United States today.

A deeply reported, "important, and infuriating" (The Guardian) look at the systemic racism inside the American financial services industry, from acclaimed
New York Times finance reporter Emily Flitter.

A new portrait of Betty Friedan, the author and activist acclaimed as the mother of second -wave feminism "A lucid portrait of Friedan as a bold yet flawed advocate for women's equality." -Publishers Weekly

Experience the breathtaking history of the United States like never before with Robert Watson's critically acclaimed works, 'America's First Plaque' and 'When Washington Burned.' Journey through the epic narrative of America's founding conflict in 'America's First Plaque', witnessing the nation's resilience against the backdrop of disease, despair, and deliverance.
Then, feel the heat of the flames in 'When Washington Burned' as Watson vividly brings to life the tumultuous events of the War of 1812.
Be prepared to embark on an exhilarating journey through time, guided by one of today's most insightful historians.

You know the joke - two Jews, three opinions. Even the Talmud is a collection of many, many disagreements. In times like ours, where disagreement has turned into polarization and has literally destroyed friendships and family relationships, how can Judaism teach us constructive disagreement?