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April 29, 2021 | 17 Iyar 5781
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JOIN US SUNDAY, MAY 2
"What Makes A Community?"
Hebrew College's Virtual Spring Event
Welcome reception: 4:50-5 p.m.
Program: 5-5:30 p.m.
Free | Gifts appreciated
Together, we'll explore the question "What makes a community?" (see some responses above) with community members including CJP President & CEO Rabbi Marc Baker and Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller. We will also honor six extraordinary women who have made a difference in our community—Beverly Bavly, Nancy Kaplan Belsky, Susan Schechter, Myra Snyder, Diane Troderman, and Jillian Segal, z"l.
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Investing in the Future
Spring Event Honoree Beverly Bavly
Growing up, Beverly Bavly’s family exemplified the word tzedakah. Her father, Joseph Gann, owned a small watch repair shop in downtown Boston that grew into a successful fine jewelry business. With ambition, long hours, and hard work, he developed a reputation for honesty, and built a loyal customer clientele. And, as he succeeded in the business world, he and his wife, Rae, in appreciation, gave back to the Greater Boston Jewish Community . . . .
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From Lifelong Learner to Devoted Volunteer
Spring Event Honoree Myra Snyder
Halfway through Me’ah, Hebrew College’s 2-year, 100-hour adult education program, Myra Snyder mustered up her courage and walked into Hebrew College on Hawes Street in Brookline, Mass., to ask about enrolling in a graduate course . . . .
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Celebrating Lag b'Omer
The festival of Lag b'Omer begins tonight. Celebrate through art, text, workshops, and music.
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Lag b'Omer on Instagram
Rabbi Hayley Goldstein `19 and artist Lizzie Sivitz collaborate on the Nireh Or Instagram project. Here we share their 2020 Lag b'Omer post, which states, "see how precious the mitzvot are to Israel."
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Counting the Omer
through Art
Rabbi Laura Bellows `18, Hebrew College's Director of Prozdor and Teen Learning, is teaching "Creating Each Day: An Omer Maker Space," a Hebrew College Open Circle Jewish Learning class. Each week, students study a new sephira, or Kabbalistic attribute, and learn from a new source, such as Hebrew College faculty member Rabbi Ebn Leader’s article on the subject.
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Lag b'Omer: Starting Over Yet Again
By Rabbi Ebn Leader, Hebrew College faculty member
On Thursday night (April 29) we will count and celebrate the 33rd day of the Omer. The Omer has a consistent rhythm to it—count seven days seven times, one after another, and they will lead you to the climax of the 50th day, standing at the foot of Mount Sinai . . . .
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Prozdor Reunion
Nearly 50 Prozdor alumni from 1955 to 2019 reunited on April 27 for Hebrew College's first virtual Prozdor Reunion. The evening featured learning with Prozdor teachers Norm Finkelstein, Matthew Lowe, and Rabbi Laura Bellows `18. Alumni reconnected and shared blessings with 2021 graduates.
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Mazel Tov, Me'ah Graduates!
On April 22, 26 community education students graduated from Hebrew College's 2-year Me'ah Classic program, completeing 100 hours of Jewish learning. Join the next cohort.
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Rekindling the Flame
Parashat Emor (Leviticus 21:1–24:23)
By Josh Jacobson, Adjunct faculty member
In this week’s Torah portion of Emor we find the second reference to what many people think of as a sacred object called in Hebrew ner tamid, often translated into English as “eternal light.”
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Hebrew College's "Faith in Isolation Expressed," photography exhibit was featured this week in JewishBoston. Visit by appointment Mondays-Fridays through June 6. Learn more.
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Hebrew College Virtual Events
Bathing in Resplendence: A Breath Lab Full Moon Workshop
with rabbinical student Batya Ellinoy
April 29 | 7 p.m.
Learn more
"Musical Ma’ariv: A Lag B’Omer Evening Service"
with cantorial student Jana Schachter
April 29 | 7:30 p.m.
Watch
Hebrew College Virtual Spring Event: What Makes a Community?
May 2 | 4:50 p.m.
RSVP
18th Annual Connie Spear Birnbaum Memorial Lecture and Chai Anniversary Celebration featuring Yossi Klein Halevi
May 2 | 12:30 p.m.
Learn more
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GIVING
Visit our Giving Page to send tributes, recognize yahrzeits, and support Hebrew College.
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