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Virtual Lunch is & Learn: Maimonides and the Case for Jewish Ethics 🖥
Rabbi Moshe ben Maimon — Maimonides — was the preeminent medieval Jewish scholar. His famous works, the "Mishneh Torah" and "Guide to the Perplexed," explore what God requires and how the world works. At the nexus of these questions is Jewish ethics. Join our member Rabbi Paul Golomb on Zoom for this two-part class examining […]
Virtual Short Story Group 🖥
Join our monthly Short Story Group on Zoom, where we discuss Jewish-themed material. This month we’re reading "Shalakmones" by Sholem Alechem, "Tales of My Great Grandfather" by Johanna Kaplan, "Ladies' Lunch" by Lore Segal, and "The Truth" by Stanislaw Lem. Sponsored by Community Connections. For more information or copies of the stories, please contact Golde Richter at golde@nyc.rr.com. […]
Lunch and Learn: From the Talmud to Today: Why Do the Righteous Suffer? 🖥
OnlineIt's perhaps the oldest theological problem: If there exists a benign and omnipotent God, then why do bad things happen to good people? What do our Jewish texts tell us […]
‘Stories from the Fringe: Women Rabbis, Revealed!’ 🙋🖥
OnlineFinding holy moments in love, God and a fabulous pair of shoes. This play explores the little known moving personal true stories of 18 women rabbis as they overcome obstacles and […]
Virtual Book Group 🖥
Explore classic and contemporary Jewish literature at this monthly group meeting. This month we're discussing "To Be a Man" by Nicole Krauss. New members are always welcome! Come every month or when […]
Talk Back: ‘Stories from the Fringe: Women Rabbis, Revealed!’ 🖥
OnlineJoin us for an intimate conversation with The Braid Creative Director Ronda Spinak, "Stories from the Fringe" Director Susan Morgenstern and "Stories from the Fringe" Actress Rosie Moss about their new play. We'll hear about […]