Torah Study
Meandering Through Midrash
We will look at what these traditional texts are, where they emerged, the different types, and discuss a wide variety of Midrash that have spanned the centuries.
Wrestling with God
Throughout Torah and the generations since, the Jewish people have been called “B’nai Yisrael” (the Children of Israel). The name “Yisrael,” quite literally, means “the one who wrestles with God.” The Jewish community has carried on this legacy of wrestling with God and, at times, with our tradition, for generations in our attempt to find/create meaning in our lives. This 3-session class will explore what it means to actively engage in that wrestling match through theology, practice, and exploring the challenges and blessings that fill our lives
Wrestling with God
Throughout Torah and the generations since, the Jewish people have been called “B’nai Yisrael” (the Children of Israel). The name “Yisrael,” quite literally, means “the one who wrestles with God.” The Jewish community has carried on this legacy of wrestling with God and, at times, with our tradition, for generations in our attempt to find/create meaning in our lives. This 3-session class will explore what it means to actively engage in that wrestling match through theology, practice, and exploring the challenges and blessings that fill our lives.
For Small Congregations: Adult Learning and Purim Celebration
Is your small congregation looking for a way to engage adults in a meaningful observance of Purim? The URJ is partnering with Reform rabbis from small congregations to offer a new opportunity for adult congregants to study the Book of Esther.
The Five Commandments of Basic Torah Maintenance
Shavuot is coming up, a good time to commit ourselves to the physical care of our Torah scrolls. Here are 5 ways to protect Judaism’s holiest objects:
