(Community Events are now listed separately under Kehilah/Community)

Regular Study sessions led by Rabbi Dan

Talmud Study

Introduction to the Talmud (in English)—12:00 Tuesdays, at the synagogue

For beginners and veterans alike. We will discuss passages that touch on contemporary concerns, and learn more about the Talmud and why it continues to be the central text of our tradition. Bring a brown-bag lunch to these weekly sessions.

May 4, 11, 18, and 25

Parenting (and Grandparenting)—a Jewish Journey

Selected Wednesday evenings from 6:30-7:30 pm (during Hebrew school)

Sharing and discussion of Jewish insights on parenting, gleaned from both our traditional texts and our own experiences.

May 5 (last session)

Hope Amidst Hardship: Jewish Responses to Crisis

Selected Saturday mornings, from 9-10:00am, before Shabbat mornings services

Using the wisdom of our past to guide us today. We will study texts from Torah, Talmud, Midrash, philosophy and kabbalah that exemplify the many different—and at times, conflicting—approaches our ancestors employed to deal with adversity.

May 1, 8, 15, and 22 (last session)

Cantor-in-Residence Weekend April 30 - May 2

Cantor Shalowitz represents the Conservative Movement's Cantor's Ambassador program, bringing professional cantors to smaller synagogues to explore the beauty of Jewish liturgical music and the history and development of Jewish music. During services, Hazzan Howie will do the singing and teach us about Jewish melodies and nusach.

The Friday evening service (7:30 pm) will be done out of Mishkan Tefilah, the Reform siddur, and instead of a sermon, Hazzan Howie will do a talk (with some singing, of course) on "Ladino Music: Secular Songs of the Sephardim."

The Saturday morning Shabbat service (10:00 am) will be from Sim Shalom, with Hazzan Howie singing the liturgy. Instead of the traditional d'var Torah/study session, Cantor Shalowitz will do a talk on "Who Wrote the Songs that Make the Whole Shul Sing?" There will be a dairy/veggie potluck luncheon following the service. Please bring a dish if you plan to attend.

Saturday evening, May 1, we will have our Lag Ba'Omer celebration. That evening, around 7:00 pm, Cantor Shalowitz will present, "History of Jewish Music in America from Plymouth Rock to Rock and Roll." As Shabbat ends, and our skies grow dark, we'll kick off the Lag Ba'Omer celebration with Havdallah and a bonfire.

Finally, Hazzan Howie will finish up his visit by leading the first part of our Sunday school morning program.

We hope to see you there!