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April 7, 2022 | 6 Nisan 5782
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Koleinu|our voice|
Reimagining Jewish learning and leadership for an interconnected world.
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Parashat Metzora | Candlelighting 7:00 PM EST
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SEVENTY FACES OF TORAH
This blog also appears weekly in Patheos.
Doubt and Redemption
By Rabbi Micha'el Rosenberg
Doubt can be a frightening psychological state; many would prefer, for example, knowing that they failed a test to the alternative of waiting in dread for the results. Yet the Torah tells us, with its command to speak humbly, devoid of the certainty that we might otherwise feel, that doubt also creates an opening, a possibility for an outcome we could not have foreseen.
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Alumna's Discovery Makes International News
Some Hebrew College graduates use their MAJS to dig into Hebrew texts. Frankie Snyder `20 used her MAJS to dig up a Hebrew text—literally. Her recent major find from the archaeological excavations at Mt. Ebal in Israel is what some say could be as consequential as the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls.
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A Mid-Career Fellowship Made All the Difference
"I was working in a secular setting several years ago, and my synagogue approached me to see if I would be interested in leading their preschool program. After accepting the job, I soon realized I had a lot to learn to feel confident as a Jewish educator. After learning about Hebrew College's mid-career fellowship, I realized that seeking a Masters in Jewish Education would be an excellent opportunity for me.”
— Bridget Conner-Feldbaum `21
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CENTENNIAL STORY
Growing Up Together at Prozdor
One morning in 1987, 29 years after his graduation from Hebrew College Prozdor, Bob Feingold `58 decided it was time to plan a Prozdor Alumni Reunion. “When 1988 came along, I got nostalgic. I realized I needed to reconnect with Hebrew College more, to remember why I am where I am,” he said. “I was thinking, our experience really motivated us to become integral to the Jewish community, and I bet some of these people would be interested in getting together again.”
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IN THE NEWS
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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Centennial Art Exhibition Opening
On April 3, Hebrew College welcomed a sold-out crowd to the "Remember. Renew. Reimagine." Centennial exhibit opening, curated by artist and Hebrew College Board member Deborah Feinstein. The exhibit, which runs through mid-June in the College's Ted Cutler Atrium, is sponsored by the Hebrew College Arts Initiative. View gallery hours and photos from the event.
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Shirah B'Yachad - Singing Together!
On April 5, Hebrew College celebrated beloved teacher Cantor Louise Treitman (above, left) at a sold-out concert at Temple Reyim. The concert, co-chaired by Jodi Sufrin and Cantor Marcie Jonas `10 (above, right) featured Hebrew College's Chamber Choir Kol Arev, The Zamir Chorale of Boston, as well as musicians and friends of Louise. View more photos from the event
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Preparing Our Hearts for Passover and Easter (In person or online)
Presented by the Miller Center for Interreligious Learning & Leadership at Hebrew College
In Person: Temple Beth Zion, Brookline, or online via Zoom
April 8, 8:30 a.m.-Noon
Learn more & RSVP
Concert for Ukraine
JCC of Greater Boston in partnership with JArts and CJP
Co-sponsors include Hebrew College
All ticket sales go to relief efforts
April 10 | 4-6 p.m. |$18 per person
Learn more & purchase tickets
Mother's Day Walk 4 Peace
Benefitting the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute's mission as a
Center of Healing, Teaching, and Learning
Rabbi Suzanne Offit & Hindy Finman, Hebrew College Team Captains
May 8 | 8-11:30 a.m. | Dorchester
Learn more & join the Hebrew College team
SAVE THE DATE
Commencement & Ordination 2022/5782
Please join us as we celebrate our graduates
May 29 | Noon-4:30 p.m. | Temple Reyim, Newton, MA
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SAVE THE DATE
Hebrew College Centennial Celebration
Remember. Renew. Reimagine.
Hybrid event on June 2
In person at Temple Beth Elohim, Wellesley, 6:30-8:30 p.m. or
virtually 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Learn more | Watch for more information soon
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Enrich Your Seder
The Hebrew College Passover Companion offers a pathway into one of our central ritual moments—the Passover seder. We hope it will generate new questions and conversations around your own seder table and that you will be touched and surprised by the many ways we can tell our story of liberation.
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SUPPORT JEWISH LEARNING & LEADERSHIP IN OUR DIVERSE AND INTERCONNECTED WORLD
Please help open the doors of Jewish learning to students of all backgrounds and ages—and join Hebrew College in making our lives more meaningful, our communities more vibrant, and our world more whole. Your gift of any amount will make a real difference. Make a gift
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