Craving some intellectual stimulation during these pandemic times? Join JYP this March to learn about Jewish philosophy through the ages over some coffee (or beverage of your choice)! No prior knowledge needed. Just come with an open mind and ready to chat - we'll provide the texts. We can even reimburse you for your beverage, […]
The Ann Arbor chapter of ORT will join several other chapters around the United States to hear from ORT students and faculty in Israel and the Former Soviet Union, two unique programs in the ORT family. If you register for the program, you will be sent a zoom link in advance. More details to […]
Join TBE for a Megillah Reading & Choose Your Own Megillah Spiel via Zoom.
The Harry Potter series is the most-translated book series of all time, having appeared in languages as various as Tamil, Ancient Greek, and Hawaiian. In this talk, Viswanath will be talking about the journey and challenge of translating Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone into Yiddish. Along the way, he will address questions and topics […]
In today’s world, the lines between Europe and the Middle East, between Christian Europeans and Muslim immigrants in their midst, seem to be hardening. Alarmist editorials compare the arrival of Muslim refugees with the “Muslim conquest of 711,” warning that Europe will be called on to defend its borders. Violence and paranoia are alive and […]
Weekly on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 - March 3, 2021, 4:30 – 6:30pm REGISTRATION: Yerusha.org/sage-ing/sage-ing-program-registration To learn more, go to www.yerusha.org/sage-ing or contact us at sageing@yerusha.org. Join us for this class that presents the inspiring teachings of Reb Zalman Schachter-Shalomi z'l, from his groundbreaking book, From Age-ing to Sage-ing: A Revolutionary Approach to Growing Older. Feed your soul with this inspiring program […]
Forward Focus is a four-part educational series that explores the importance and development of religious pluralism in Israel. Over the course of four days, experts, religious leaders, and changemakers will discuss the growing prevalence of practicing Judaism within the religious and cultural framework, but outside traditional norms. Topics will include: The power balance between religion […]
Rabbi Dobrusin will facilitate “Zoom” discussions on the classic Rabbinic text: Pirke Avot. While the title is usually translated as “Teachings of the Sages”, a more interesting translation is "Chapters of Fundamental Principles." Pirke Avot consists of short rabbinic statements concerning ethics, faith and interpersonal relationships. Reading Pirke Avot helps us focus on the values […]
On the first Friday of (almost) every month, JCS members and other interested parties come together to observe Shabbat (or Shabbes) with songs, candle lighting, wine, and challah. Following Shabbat, we share a meal and schmooze. Children are always welcome. All in-person gatherings including those for First Friday have been canceled for the duration of […]
Join Rabbi Whinston for our weekly Torah Study, where we discuss the weekly Torah portion and gather for prayer.
Join Rabbi Whinston for Saturday Shabbat services.