In partnership with the Center for Jewish Studies at the Graduate Theological Union

In celebration of Women’s History Month

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.

This class will examine Jewish timekeeping as a way to understand Jewish attitudes toward the natural world. In particular, we will trace the history and differences among ancient Jewish calendars of the Bible, Dead Sea Scrolls, and Talmud with particular focus on different ways of incorporating the rhythms of the lunar month (a natural cycle) and Sabbath (a non-natural cycle).

In partnership with the Center for Jewish Studies at the Graduate Theological Union

In partnership with the Contra Costa JCC

In partnership with the Center for Jewish Studies at the Graduate Theological Union

We are pleased to partner with the SF Jewish Film institute's WinterFest in presenting:

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.

Grounded in Jewish values and concepts of what it means to be human, we will critically examine the intrusion of AI into increasingly more aspects of our daily experiences. Jewish teachings will provide a framework for critically determining if, what and when to engage with artificial intelligence applications.

Wednesday, February 21 @ 7–8:30pm, on Zoom

In partnership with the Center for Jewish Studies at the Graduate Theological Union

Part 2  of October 7th & the Israel-Gaza War: Behind and Beyond the News