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Prof. Benjamin Brown: The Impact of October 7 and the War on the Haredi (Ultra-Orthodox) Community (Zoom only)
Part 2 of October 7th & the Israel-Gaza War: Behind and Beyond the News
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Ken Blady and Amrik Singh Pannu—Sikhs & Jews: Twins Separated at Birth? A Multimedia Presentation (Zoom only)
The Sikhs have much common with Haredi Jews. Like the Jews, the Sikhs lost their kingdom, and have long struggled to re-establish an independent homeland, for which their people have been massacred in the hundreds of thousands. Sikhs have created vibrant diaspora communities throughout the world. There are also marked differences, among others, regarding circumcision and fasting. We will explore both similarities and differences.
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Dr. Rivka Amado: Ladino History, Culture, Music & Language (3-part series, Zoom only)
In partnership with Congregation Etz Chayim, Palo Alto
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Multiple Presenters: Walking in the Valley of the Shadow
In partnership with Sinai Memorial Chapel, the Ben Zakkai Institute, and Bay Area synagogues
Jewish ways in death and dying: traditional and contemporary concepts and practices, the approach of death, dying and burial, grief and comforting the bereaved.
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JCC of the East Bay
Berkeley, CA 94709 + Google Map
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CA + Google Map
Kehilla Community Synagogue
Piedmont, CA 94610 + Google Map
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Daniel Matt: Exploring the Zohar (Virtual on Zoom)
A partnership program of New Lehrhaus
In this course we read and study the Zohar, the masterpiece of Kabbalah. Currently, we are exploring the Zohar on the Book of Genesis. Students can enroll in the current series, held live on Zoom.
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Michal Sella & Mohammad Darawshe: Jewish and Arab Partnership in Israel in Time of Crisis (Zoom only)
Part 2 of October 7th & the Israel-Gaza War: Behind and Beyond the News
In partnership with the New Israel Fund
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Dr. Rivka Amado—First Session: Ladino History, Culture, Music & Language (In Person or on Zoom)
In partnership with Congregation Etz Chayim, Palo Alto
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Dr. Rivka Amado: Ladino History, Culture, Music & Language (3-part series, Zoom only)
In partnership with Congregation Etz Chayim, Palo Alto
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Prof. Ariel Evan Mayse: Exploring Hasidism (In person or on Zoom)
In partnership with and at BASE-Bay, Rockridge
Come learn about the spiritual legacy and theology of Hasidism, a movement of mystical renewal founded in the 18th century whose fire continues into the present day. We'll pay special attention to teachings on devotion, prayer, community, ecology, and the possibility of finding the sacred in ordinary moments.
Wednesdays, January 10 and 31 @ 7–8:30, hybrid
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Base Bay Area
CA + Google Map
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Rabbi Patricia Karlin-Neumann: Friendship in the Bible and Rabbinic Texts (Zoom only)
“When two sit and study together, the Shechina dwells among them.” (Pirke Avot) Judaism’s unique mode of study is called “chavruta”—from the Hebrew root, “chaver” meaning friend. Friendship is inherently about learning—from another, about oneself, about the world beyond oneself. We will explore what Jewish sources teach about friendship. This course is best experienced when shared with a friend, so bring a friend to be your study partner!
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Bryan Kirschen: Ladino in the Twenty-First Century (Zoom only)
In partnership with the Jewish Community Library
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Rabbi Peretz Wolf-Prusan & Rachel Biale—What REALLY Happens on Tu BiShvat: From the Kabbalah to the Kibbutz (Zoom only)
In partnership with Cong. Etz Chayim, Palo Alto
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