Shalom Hartman Institute x The Well: Jewish Learning Series Kickoff

The Well is thrilled to announce a brand-new partnership with the Shalom
Hartman Institute, kicking off with an inaugural session of community learning
on Wednesday, November 8th, and continuing through the spring of 2024!

The Shalom Hartman Institute is a leading center of Jewish thought and
education, serving Israel and North America. Their mission is to strengthen
Jewish peoplehood, identity, and pluralism; to enhance the Jewish and
democratic character of Israel; and to ensure that Judaism is a compelling
force for good in the 21st century.

This 4-part series is tailored for you: the curious, the concerned, the
passionate, and those who might feel like being an adult today requires
filling in some important Jewish educational gaps. No matter your level of
Jewish education – this series and our educators will meet you where you are.
Each session is crafted around a unique theme, bringing together insights and
perspectives to empower us in shaping our own leadership journeys.

Kicking things off, we’re diving deep into understanding Israel. We’ll explore
what it means to foster a healthy connection with Israel, both personally and
within our communities. We’re thrilled to have Rabbi Dr. Joshua Ladon on board
for this inaugural session. More about him below. Stay curious, and see you
there!

Future sessions are as follows:
Session 2: Sacred Time, February 2024
Session 3: Obligation, March 2024
Session 4: Tzedakah, April 2024
Hartman’s Community Leadership Program – Seminar in Israel will take place
June 26 – July 3, 2024. Those who attend this series will be eligible to
receive funding to subsidize the seminar. More information coming soon! Learn
more about the seminar (https://www.hartman.org.il/program/community-
leadership-program/):

Due to the generosity of donors, there is no cost to attend. Please note that
this program is available exclusively for young adults, approximately ages
21-40. Space is limited and advance registration is required.

_Learn more about Rabbi Dr. Joshua Ladon, guest educator for the 11/8
Kickoff:_
Rabbi Dr. Joshua Ladon is the Director of Education for the Shalom Hartman
Institute of North America, where he guides the content and curriculum of
national and regional programs to help ensure our cutting-edge offerings speak
to the realities of the Jewish community and the challenges of the Jewish
people. An award-winning educator, Joshua previously oversaw programming for
Hartman in the San Francisco Bay Area. Prior to Hartman he served as the Dean
of Student and Jewish Life at the Jewish Community High School of the Bay.

Joshua received a BA from Washington University in St. Louis and subsequently
lived in Jerusalem for seven years, completing an MA in Jewish Thought at Tel
Aviv University. He also received rabbinic ordination from the Shalom Hartman
Institute and a doctorate in Jewish Education from the Jewish Theological
Seminary. Joshua also teaches in the Interreligious Studies Program at the
Graduate Theological Union.

Organized by: The Well

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