Week of Events
Sunday, May 11, 2025
No events on this day.
Monday, May 12, 2025
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May 12, 2025 –The Gift of Bikkurim
The Gift of Bikkurim
Join Rabbi Naamah Kelman after Shaharit for a teaching about the gift of bikkurim (first fruits) to learn how our Shavuot rituals change and renew over generations.
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
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May 13, 2025 –Soul Food: Voices from the Rubble with Rabbi Felicia Sol and Rabbi Dr. Rani Jaeger
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May 13, 2025 –Mindfulness Prayer Practice Group
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May 13, 2025 –Intro to Judaism
Soul Food: Voices from the Rubble with Rabbi Felicia Sol and Rabbi Dr. Rani Jaeger
Explore modern Israeli poetry, contemporary women's midrashim, and the rabbis of old finding the words and the faith to muddle through the heartbreak and devastation of these days.
Mindfulness Prayer Practice Group
We invite you to join this group, led by Jonathan Silver, as we search for deeper kavannah (intention) in our prayers, ritual practice, and weekly Torah portion.
Intro to Judaism
Whether you want to deepen your understanding of Judaism, are considering conversion, or are curious about this rich tradition, this class is for you. We’ll discuss fundamental concepts, explore theology and prayer, cultivate personal practices, and build meaningful relationships together.
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
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May 14, 2025 –Jewish Meditation with Rabbi Shuli Passow
Jewish Meditation with Rabbi Shuli Passow
Start your day with soulfulness and equanimity with this weekly mindfulness meditation practice, led by Rabbi Shuli Passow and informed by themes from the Torah portion.
Thursday, May 15, 2025
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May 15, 2025 –In the Mirror: Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Roly Matalon
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May 15, 2025 –A Taste of Talmud: Daf Yomi with Rabbi Shuli Passow
In the Mirror: Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Roly Matalon
Through close reading of short stories about the lives, struggles, and concerns of the Talmudic rabbis, we will uncover deeper layers of our own selves. This year we are studying Chapter 7 of Tractate Baba Metzi’a, with its fascinating stories of both piety and perversion.
A Taste of Talmud: Daf Yomi with Rabbi Shuli Passow
Dip into the world of daf yomi (daily Talmud study) with this weekly look at highlights from the past week’s pages. All are welcome—you do not need any prior experience studying Talmud.
Friday, May 16, 2025
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May 16, 2025 –Parashat Hashavua with Rabbinic Fellow Joe Blumberg
Parashat Hashavua with Rabbinic Fellow Joe Blumberg
Join BJ Rabbinic Fellow Joe Blumberg for a lively study of each week’s Torah portion, with a focus on the three paradigms of connection in Jewish text.
Saturday, May 17, 2025
No events on this day.