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Tuesday October 10, 2023
The Disruptive Humanism and Faith of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev with Rabbi Bennett
October 10 this year is the yahrzeit of Rabbi Levi Yitchak of Berditchev, one of the greatest Chasidic leaders of the late 18^th century. In this session we will read and discuss the most famous tales of his challenges to blind faith and love for humanity.

Tuesday October 17, 2023
Pirke Avot’s Pearls: Timeless Quotes for a Fulfilling Life with Debbie Bram-Part 1
Delve into the teaching from our ancient Jewish sages that provide invaluable insights into leading a purposeful and enriching life.  Each session will look at different teachings.

Tuesday October 24, 2023
Pirke Avot’s Pearls: Timeless Quotes for a Fulfilling Life with Debbie Bram-Part 2
Continue to delve into the teaching from our ancient Jewish sages that provide invaluable insights into leading a purposeful and enriching life.

Tuesday October 31, 2023
Practical Magic with Rabbi Bearman
Since ancient days, Jewish communities have relied on spells and magical items to protect their communities from unholy forces. This class will explore some of those practices and ask whether we can see remnants of these customs in our own Jewish practice. 

Tuesday November 7, 2023
You Don’t Have to Be Wrong for Me to Be Right with Rabbi Goldstein-Part 1
Using sources ranging from the Talmud to modern social science, we will explore constructive ways to engage in discussion with those whose views are in stark contrast to our own.

Tuesday November 14, 2023
You Don’t Have to Be Wrong for Me to Be Right with Rabbi Goldstein-Part 2
Using sources ranging from the Talmud to modern social science, we will explore constructive ways to engage in discussion with those whose views are in stark contrast to our own.

Tuesday November 28, 2023
Hands-On with the Torah with Cantor Warner
In this class we’ll unroll and explore the Torah: letters, panels, oddities, and beauty of a scroll. We’ll look at the texts that tell our Jewish story like the crossing of the Red Sea, the Ten Commandments, the Shema, and more.

Tuesday December 5, 2023
Sonic Significance – How Prayer and Music are Inextricably Linked with Cantor Warner
In this class we will explore how and why music and prayer have evolved together and maybe where we’re headed next.

Tuesday December 12, 2023
From Judith to Barbie: Female Sexuality as a Source of Power and Strength with Rabbi Goldstein
In preparation for Chanukah, learn the story of Judith and discuss the long history and complicated relationship between female sexuality and power.


For questions, please contact Debbie Bram at dbram@sestl.org

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