Part of Chew-ish & Jew-ish: Lunch & Learn at Manny’s Café. 

In partnership with Congregation Sha'ar Zahav in San Francisco.

In partnership with Urban Adamah

Join us for a screening of The Route of the Citron (Etrog) by award winning filmmaker Izza Genini.

In partnership with Urban Adamah

In partnership with Cong. Etz Chayim, Palo Alto

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).

Esther's story is exciting, romantic and disturbing. Set in the imaginary lavish court of the Persian king 2,400 years ago, it is an early example of anti-Semitism. Is there actual history here? Why did many Jews oppose its addition to the Biblical Canon? We will explore key parts of the text of the Book of Esther and its world, then fast forward to its ‘movie midrash’ - how Hollywood has interpreted the story.

Four-session series in partnership with Urban Adamah

In partnership with Urban Adamah

In partnership with Manny's, San Francisco

Part of our “What REALLY Happened on…” series