November 3, 2023 | 19 Cheshvan 5784
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Reimagining Jewish learning and leadership for an interconnected world.
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Parashat Vayeira | Candlelighting 5:17 PM EST
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"The deepest, most meaningful, and most effective form of resistance is to continue to live—and help others live—full, rich, faithful, courageous Jewish lives in vibrant Jewish communities. In this sense, it is more vital than ever that we continue to pursue our educational mission—nurturing Jewish learning, Jewish leadership, Jewish life. If we lose ourselves amidst the noise of the moment—if we lose our collective sense of identity, meaning, and purpose—we have lost everything." — Rabbi Sharon Cohen Anisfeld, Hebrew College President
We hope you find this week's Seventy Faces of Torah commentary, "A Divine Image Problem" meaningful. In her piece, Rabbi Shira Shazeer`10 writes, "I want our children’s image of what it means to be Jewish to be a much greater percentage of joy and pride in who we are and a lesser proportion of awareness of those who hate us." (Read the full commentary here.)
This week, we also share our upcoming community events and courses, which we hope will offer steadiness, healing, and community during this difficult time.
With wishes for a peaceful Shabbat.
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JOIN OUR UPCOMING EVENTS AND COURSES
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A NEW FREE MONTHLY SERIES! GROW with Hebrew College Adult Learning
Spend an hour with us to gather, reflect, observe, and wrestle with topics that will deepen your Jewish learning.
November: The Imperative, Challenge, and Hope of Jewish Interconnectedness
Join Rabbi Neal Gold to discuss the state of Jewish peoplehood today: how the spiritual wisdom of our tradition informs our feelings of longing, loss, and pain as war unfolds in Israel.
November 8 | 12-1 p.m. EST/9-10 a.m. PST | Zoom
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December: Illuminating Christmas and Hanukkah from the Inside
Rev. Tom Reid and Rabbi Michael Shire will discuss Christmas and Hanukkah from their respective religious and spiritual experiences.
December 13 | 12-1 p.m. EST/9-10 AM PST | Zoom
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Watch for 2024 monthly programs coming soon!
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Nigun & Nehama (Song & Comfort)
Join Hebrew College Rosh Tefilla and Artist-in-Residence Rabbi Jessica Kate Meyer `14 and students for nigunim and community healing.
November 6 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Hebrew College Offit Room
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Building Resilience through Stories: A Special Session for Grandparents
Reflect on our stories and explore Jewish wisdom around the value of storytelling.
November 5 | 3-4:30 p.m. | Lehrhaus, 425 Washington Street, Somerville, MA 02143
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Information Session: Hebrew College Me’ah Jewish Discovery Tour to Spain
Learn more about Hebrew College’s inaugural 9-day tour exploring Jewish Sepharad in Spain (May 5-14, 2024.) Offered in conjunction with Keshet Educational Journeys.
December 11 | 7-8 p.m. | Hebrew College
Learn more & register | View trip details
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NEW ADULT LEARNING "MINI-MESTER"
Hebrew College Me'ah Select invites all adult learners to explore and learn with us for a 6-week winter 'mini-mester'. Register for one or both of these new Me'ah Select course offerings beginning this December.
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The Glory of Sepharad: The Surprising Story of The First Modern Jews
Explore the complexities of Jewish-Muslim and Jewish-Christian relations with Professor Jacob Meskin (right).
Beginning December 14 | 7-9 p.m. EST | Zoom
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What Do We Mean When We Say, “Jewish Music”?'
Explore topics in Jewish Music with Prof. Joshua Jacobson including questions of Jewish musical identity and cultural ownership.
Beginning December 14 | 9:30-11:30 a.m. EST | Zoom
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SUPPORT HEBREW COLLEGE
During this difficult time, it is more important than ever to connect with Jewish community, educate future Jewish clergy and educators for an interconnected world, and provide educational nourishment for adults and teens. Through our work, and with your support, Hebrew College will continue to provide healing and hope to the Jewish community in the Greater Boston area and across the country. Give now.
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