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Yet again, we find ourselves in a difficult time for the Jewish people. Our ancestors lived through crisis after crisis, and we have the Jewish texts to prove it. Join Rabbi Fischel for this 6-week series as we dive into some of the more morally complex texts in the Jewish canon. We will cover such topics as: Why do innocent people suffer? Can we rejoice in victory, even while others are hurt? Why is it a Jewish imperative to return hostages? How do we move forward with trauma?
This session of the Wednesday Study Group will continue to meet virtually at 1:00 pm on Zoom, from Wednesday, August 7 through Wednesday, September 11. We will then take a bit of a break for the High Holy Days and resume in the fall.
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Tired of spending your lunch break scrolling through social media/the news/your morning inbox? What if you could use this time to get in touch with your spiritual side by exploring Torah (over Zoom) with other smart and interesting people?
Every Tuesday, Washington Hebrew’s 2239 community will dive into the week’s Torah portion, and with fresh insight and perspective, return to the workday renewed.
If you’re going to scroll during your lunch break, it doesn’t get better than Torah.
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Every Shabbat morning, we begin the day with an informal group at Temple to study parashat hashavua, the weekly Torah portion, in English. Led by one of the clergy, we analyze, question, and reflect on Judaism’s central text. All are welcome — just occasionally or every week — and absolutely no background knowledge or familiarity with Hebrew is necessary!
Gather to read this week’s portion together at 8:30 am Clergy-led discussion at 9:00 am
Join us in person at Temple, or join us on Zoom!
To be added to our weekly email list for Early Torah Study please email Debbie Heller
