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High Holiday Workshops

Artistic Views of the Trials of Abraham
with Rabbi Arnie Bender
Tuesday, September 6
12:30 PM
Zoom Event
Our sages list 10 trials that Abraham withstood including the expulsion of Hagar and Ishmael from his home and the Binding/Sacrifice of Isaac. If one picture is worth a thousand words, our exploration of selected 17th century artists will really say a lot about the meaning and interpretations of the texts we read on the two days of Rosh Hashanah. Click here to register.

What Exactly Is Kol Nidre and Why Did Some Rabbis Hate It?
with Cantor Sarah Bolts
Tuesday, September 13
7:30 PM
In-Person
Kol Nidre, the most well-known prayer at the most well-attended service of the year, is really a very odd piece of liturgy that doesn’t seem to fit at all with the rest of the service. In fact, some progressive Jews in the 19th century tried to get rid of it entirely. Where did Kol Nidre come from, why is it (still) here, and how can we make it meaningful today?. Click here to register.

Unbinding the Akeidah
with Rabbi Michael Safra
Tuesday, September 20
7:45 PM
In-Person
The Akeidah, the Binding of Isaac, is an emotional and complex narrative. Of all the possibilities, why is this the Torah reading on the second day of Rosh HaShanah? Using various interpretive approaches to this text, Rabbi Safra will explore the concepts of martyrdom, free will, and other aspects of what makes the Akeidah such an appropriate reading for the High Holiday season. Click here to register.

Two Rabbis, a Doctor, and a Genetic Counselor Walk Into a Zoom
with Rabbi Mitchell Berkowitz, Rabbi Evan Ravski, Dr. Norman Ravski, and Esther Rose
Thursday, September 29
7:00 PM
Zoom Event
A discussion of what you should know about genetic testing for family planning and cancer prevention from a Jewish lens. Hosted by JScreen, which offers genetic screening and education programs with comprehensive, at-home testing. Click here to register.

Ask the Rabbi
with Rabbi Michael Safra 
Wednesday, October 5
3:45 PM
Rabbi Safra looks forward to responding to your queries at what has become an exciting Yom Kippur tradition. Please submit your questions to Susan Grinnan-Long by noon on Friday, September 23. Questions may also be asked from the floor.  

 

 

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