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Hidden Order of Intimacy - Wednesday Study Group Spring 2026.

Wednesday Study Group: Spring 2026

The Hidden Order of Intimacy: Reflections on the Book of Leviticus

Join Rabbi Fischel and a group of dedicated learners as they explore Avivah Gottlieb Zornberg’s newest Torah commentary, The Hidden Order of Intimacy: Reflections on the Book of Leviticus. The Book of Leviticus is often seen as the pariah of the Books of Moses. Laws about sacrifices and purity rituals do not often appeal to our modern mindset. However, the Book of Leviticus also lays out a way to live. In dealing with the mundane, and even the grotesque, Leviticus reminds us that all parts of our lives are holy. Zornberg’s commentaries always touch the intellect and the heart. Come discover what Leviticus might have to say to us in our world. REGISTER

DateTopicClergy
3/4Introduction: The Golden CalfRabbi Fischel
3/11Vayikra: Hearing the Grass Grow: Guilt, Atonement, IntimacyRabbi Fischel
3/18Tzav: Golden Calf, Clouds of GloryRabbi Fischel
3/25Shmini: The Desire for Desire Guest Teacher
4/1NO CLASS
4/8NO CLASS
4/15Tazria: Isolation and CompassionRabbi Fischel
4/22Metzora: Isolation and CompassionRabbi Fischel
4/29Acharei Mot: Commanded to AspireRabbi Fischel
5/6Kedoshim: Commanded to AspireGuest Teacher
5/13Emor: An Anatomy of HatredRabbi Fischel
5/20Behar: The Order of IntimacyRabbi Fischel
5/27Behukotai: The Order of IntimacyRabbi Fischel
Hidden Order of Intimacy - Wednesday Study Group Spring 2026.

Early Torah Study

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!

Saturdays
  • Gather to read this week’s portion together at 8:30 am
  • Clergy-led discussion at 9:00 am

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