Professor Marc Michael Epstein–a former TBS Scholar-in-Residence–returns for a five-part, exclusive Community Scholars Program series that tackles Judaism’s most urgent, perennial questions—rooted in deep tradition, framed for today’s seekers. Across five Sunday sessions, we’ll probe: Nov 2nd – The Monotheism Question (are Jews really monotheistic, and what does “real” monotheism mean?); Nov 9th – The […]
Mondays, November 3, 10, 17, 7:15 PM
Join Hal Slifer, WERS radio host of Chagigah, for a lively In-Person, interactive musical journey celebrating the Jewish musical soundtrack of our lives. This enjoyable presentation features unforgettable songs by Jewish singers and composers—from Al Jolson to Debbie Friedman and Leonard Cohen—brought to life with rare videos, fascinating backstories, and plenty of audience participation. Laugh, […]
As we approach the 30th anniversary of the assassination of Rabin we recall his vision for peace in Israel and the Middle East. The life of Yitzhak Rabin mirrored the life of the people and state of Israel. In his own words, "The joy of the Jewish people is always mixed with sorrow - the […]
As we approach the 30th anniversary of the assassination of Rabin we recall his vision for peace in Israel and the Middle East. The life of Yitzhak Rabin mirrored the life of the people and state of Israel. In his own words, "The joy of the Jewish people is always mixed with sorrow - the […]
Join us for a four-part series exploring the lives and legacies of influential Jewish revolutionaries who helped shape modern history. Each session delves into the beliefs, struggles, and societal impact of Adolph Fischer, Rosa Luxemburg, Béla Kun, and Leon Trotsky. Through compelling storytelling and thoughtful analysis, we’ll uncover how their distinct visions of justice and […]
Join us for a four-part series exploring the lives and legacies of influential Jewish revolutionaries who helped shape modern history. Each session delves into the beliefs, struggles, and societal impact of Adolph Fischer, Rosa Luxemburg, Béla Kun, and Leon Trotsky. Through compelling storytelling and thoughtful analysis, we’ll uncover how their distinct visions of justice and […]
6:15 pm, Friday Night Shabbat Service, Community Dinner and Introductory Lecture Dinner is free for members, $10 per non-member Israelis and American Jews: Do We Still Speak the Same Language? […]
Many of the political challenges and dilemmas that American Jews have faced during the last decade were faced by our forebears, in America and elsewhere in the diaspora. What can […]
How did a local squabble over whether or not sturgeon is kosher escalate into a public dispute that enveloped Jews at the turn of the nineteenth century in Central and […]
Scholar-in-Residence Weekend
December 12-14
Join us as we explore how Greek civilization and the spread of Hellenism profoundly shaped Judaism—its language, philosophy, law, politics, and engagement with the wider world. From the Septuagint to Jewish life in Alexandria, from the Maccabean response to the intellectual legacy of Philo, he will trace the deep imprint of Greek ideas on the […]