March 14, 2024 | 4 Adar II 5784
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Reimagining Jewish learning and leadership for an interconnected world.
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Parashat Pekudei | Candlelighting 6:33 PM EST
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FACULTY SPOTLIGHT
Rabbi Nehemia Polen, Hebrew College Rabbinical School
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“When I first came to Hebrew College, my specialty was Kabbalah and Hasidism—the Jewish mystical tradition. While I continue to teach these areas, in recent years I have developed another focus—Hebrew Bible and the book of Leviticus in particular. Many people find Leviticus difficult and opaque, and there is particular excitement in bringing out the elegance, wisdom and relevance of this key biblical book.”
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(Re)Arranging A World of Chesed
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The Ancient Israelites, and our Sages, teach us that the Mishkan is a microcosm of the world. Given that, why do commentators pay so much attention to creation, whereas the Torah itself pays so much attention to the Mishkan? What might we learn from the fact that our Torah places so much emphasis on this particular microcosm of the world, while our communities often do not? The Mishkan offers a profound lesson about the nature of our world; it is not just a representation of our cosmos physically, but also of its essence and values. The verse “Olam Chesed Yibaneh,” (Psalms 89:3) can be read interpretively as “the world is built with chesed.”
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“I Learned to Embrace Who I Am”: Sustaining Gratitude from a Recent Grad
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“Sometime in the last year I became a Hebrew College sustainer, or monthly donor. Hebrew College prepared me to do the work I want to do in the world. I don’t think I would have fallen in love with the rabbinate in quite the way I did at any other place. I benefitted from financial aid for my last four years in a really significant way — I would not have been able to continue without that support. My hope is that my monthly giving helps students access aid.”
— Rabbi Yael Werber `21
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A poem in response to a mishnah about the sanctity of life
By Itmar Leibowitz, Teen Beit Midrash of Hebrew College Student
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The creation of Adam has set forth the reality,
that all human beings are lonely,
Empty,
Destitute…
‘Tis the burden that all are tasked with carrying on their frail shoulders.
No matter how much one tries,
To rid themselves of loneliness,
That the echoes of their isolation roar even louder.
One can never fully resolve their solitude,
For the only person that they can ever fully empathize with, and understand,
Is their own self...
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Learn more about Teen Beit Midrash here.
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In Memoriam: Rabbi Ellen Bernstein, MJS`06
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Hebrew College mourns the passing of Rabbi Ellen Bernstein z"l, author, activist, and “birthmother" of contemporary Jewish environmentalism. She earned her Master of Jewish Education from Hebrew College in 2006 and later worked as a grant writer for the College, bringing her characteristic passion, intellect, and imagination to everything she did.
May her memory be a blessing.
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Catch up on recent Hebrew College news and stories, including articles about faculty, students, and alumni who have been recognized for their work and scholarship. Read more...
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On March 9, Hebrew College Artist-in-Residence Rabbi Jessica Kate Meyer was joined by Hankus Netsky and clarinetist Itay Dayan for an evening of Soul Sounds, our spring concert series. The April 18 Soul Sounds concert at Hebrew College will feature Yoni Battat, Anat Halevy Hochberg, and Rabbi Jessica Kate Meyer, of the ensemble Kedma, sharing melodies for Pesah and spring. Purchase tickets.
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SAVE THE DATE
Hebrew College Spring Gala 2024
Honoring Jehuda Reinharz, Rabbi Adina Allen, and David Hoffman
May 9 | 6:30 p.m. | Hebrew College
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FLAVORS OF FREEDOM - Expanding our Passover Experience Series
More than Mortar: Charoset Stories and Recipes of the Jewish Diaspora
Along with Noah Clickstein from Lehrhaus’ renowned Kitchen team, discover the recipes old and new to reshape our understanding of Passover and its themes.
Sponsored by Hebrew College Adult Learning, Lehrhaus, and Base BSTN
March 14 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Lehrhaus
Learn more & register
More than Manischewitz: Drinks to Uplift your Passover Experience
Along with Rachel Sturges from Lehrhaus’ renowned bartending team, explore the role of craft cocktails and mocktails and how they can infuse, enrich, and uplift your Passover.
Sponsored by Hebrew College Adult Learning, Lehrhaus, and Base BSTN
March 21 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Lehrhaus
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More than Melodies: Exploring the Sounds of Redemption
Along with Rabbi Jessica Kate Meyer, Hebrew College’s Artist-in-Residence and Rosh Tefilah, immerse yourself in the intersection of music and freedom and unearth new songs for your Passover table.
Sponsored by Hebrew College Adult Learning, Lehrhaus, and Base BSTN
March 28 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Lehrhaus
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Taste of Hebrew College Me’ah Classic
Meet with instructor Rabbi Benjamin Samuels, enjoy a sample lesson, and learn how you can join the Me’ah journey.
March 25 | 7-8 p.m. | Zoom
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Judaism is About Love
A book event with Rabbi Shai Held, and respondents Dr. Jerome Groopman and Rabbi Sharon Cohen Anisfeld.
April 4 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Harvard Hillel and Livestreamed
Learn more & register
Spring Art Exhibit, “Legacy: A Woman of Two Worlds”
April 8–June 18
Hebrew College’s spring art exhibition, “Legacy: A Woman of Two Worlds,” featuring works by artist Frances Miller.
Opening Event on April 8 | 5-7 p.m. | Hebrew College Mascott Beit Midrash
Learn more, visit & RSVP to the opening
GROW Adult Learning Series
April: With Strong Hands and Outstretched Arms: The Journey out of Egypt
Explore how the image of God's strong hand and outstretched arm simultaneously comforts and challenges us.
Instructor: Rabbi Sharon Cohen Anisfeld, Hebrew College President
April 10 | 12-1 p.m. | Zoom
Learn more & register | Dedicate a session
Connie Spear Birnbaum Memorial Lecture
Featuring William Daroff, CEO of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, and prominent campus activists from area universities.
Sponsored by Hebrew College and Temple Reyim
April 14 | 7 p.m. | Hebrew College
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SAVE THE DATE
Celebration of Adult Learning
Learn with Rabbi Charlie Schwartz, Director of Lehrhaus: A Jewish Tavern & House of Learning.
May 1 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Hebrew College Musicant Cohen Center for Performing Arts
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Hebrew College Me’ah Jewish Discovery Tour to Spain
9-day tour exploring Jewish Sepharad in Spain. Offered in conjunction with Keshet Educational Journeys.
May 5-14 | Spain
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Hebrew College Spring Gala 2024
Honoring Jehuda Reinharz, Rabbi Adina Allen, David Hoffman and Esther Award recipient Dr. Rachel Fish.
May 9 | 6:30 p.m. | Hebrew College
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