**The Birth Of Antisemitism** Did you know that Antisemitism did not exist prior to the 1st C CE? Before the Gospels the Philistines, Assyrians, Babylonians, Persians, and Romans clashed with Israelite and Jewish communities for geo-political control of the Land of Israel. They were not against Jews because they were “Jews”, not because of who […]
**War And Resistance: Jewish Perspectives On Violent And Non-Violent Confrontations** Explore how Jewish people have dealt with resistance, both violent and non- violent, throughout history. Although the course will not study current conflicts, by considering literary and historical accounts of prior experiences with confrontations and warfare, participants will gain insight into how to think about […]
**The Birth Of Antisemitism** Did you know that Antisemitism did not exist prior to the 1st C CE? Before the Gospels the Philistines, Assyrians, Babylonians, Persians, and Romans clashed with Israelite and Jewish communities for geo-political control of the Land of Israel. They were not against Jews because they were “Jews”, not because of who […]
GRANDparents, GRANDfriends and GRANDchildren are invited to join JGrand for The GRAND Shabbat Dinner! We’ll have hands-on activities, a Shabbat sing-a- long featuring Rabbi Jeff of The Well, and a delicious Shabbat dinner. Dietary laws observed. **This program is geared toward grandparents/grandfriends and their grandchildren ages 2-10.** **Event Co-Chairs: Anita Levin and Fanny Sherman** The […]
Join us for The J’s 30th annual Golf Classic & Dinner, generously endowed by the Sills family in memory of Dr. Larry D. Sills, to benefit youth programs at The J. This event will feature a food truck lunch, 18-hole golf outing, a cocktail hour, BBQ dinner, and online auction. The Dr. Larry D. Sill’s […]
**The Birth Of Antisemitism** Did you know that Antisemitism did not exist prior to the 1st C CE? Before the Gospels the Philistines, Assyrians, Babylonians, Persians, and Romans clashed with Israelite and Jewish communities for geo-political control of the Land of Israel. They were not against Jews because they were “Jews”, not because of who […]
**From Chaos To Cosmos: Rabbinic Wisdom On Creation** **Class Dates : July 8, 15, 22 29** **Mondays** **10 am – 11:15 am** The Torah’s beautiful, mythical story of the creation of the world can teach us so much even as we embrace scientific understanding of the universe. What can we learn from the Midrashim (textual […]
**From Chaos To Cosmos: Rabbinic Wisdom On Creation** **Class Dates : July 8, 15, 22 29** **Mondays** **10 am – 11:30 am** The Torah’s beautiful, mythical story of the creation of the world can teach us so much even as we embrace scientific understanding of the universe. What can we learn from the Midrashim (textual […]
**ALL BOOKS @THE J – SUMMER** **Class Dates – Monthly : July 10; August 21; September 18** **Wednesday’s** **11 am – 12:15 am** Read and discuss popular fiction with Jewish content or by contemporary Jewish authors. This series of books features three award winning male novelists tackling stories from an Israeli terrorist hunter turned art […]
**From Chaos To Cosmos: Rabbinic Wisdom On Creation** The Torah’s beautiful, mythical story of the creation of the world can teach us so much even as we embrace scientific understanding of the universe. What can we learn from the Midrashim (textual commentaries) our Rabbis derived from the text of Genesis? How is creation represented in […]
This workshop dives deep into the exciting (and sometimes daunting) prospect of working after retirement. We’ll explore the key considerations for crafting a financially feasible, fulfilling and fun return. This time, on your terms! Organized by: Gesher Human Services View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/8095
**Pet Shabbat** **Friday, July 19, 2024 at 7:00 PM** **Service will be outdoors weather permitting (social hall if it rains).** **Bring lawn chairs and/or picnic blankets. Bring your pets (on leashes or in appropriate carriers) to join you at Temple for Shabbat Services and a special blessing.** **Please bring dry pet food to donate to […]
