Me'ah Classic
2023-01-17 09:30 - 11:30, 2023-01-24 09:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | In Person – Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
The Jewish “conversation” stretches over 3,000 years, with each generation interpreting and reinterpreting the core texts of Jewish life. Me’ah Classic is a comprehensive, engaging, and in-depth adult learning experience that takes students on a 100-hour, two-year journey through the narrative of the Jewish people. Me’ah Classic is taught by outstanding faculty who empower students to become part of the conversation. Readings, text study, lectures and discussions focus on core texts from biblical, rabbinic, medieval, and modern times. Students receive a certificate during a graduation ceremony at the end of their second year.
RABBI NEAL GOLD teaches and writes about Jewish texts, Israel, and intersections between Jewish spiritual life and the contemporary world. In 2020, he created a rapidly expanding online platform for adult Jewish learning called “A Tree with Roots,” which draws students from all over North America and around the world.
Neal is the Jewish Chaplain and Hillel Director at Babson College. He serves on the faculty of Me’ah, a program of Hebrew College, where he teaches a wide variety of courses from Bible to Modern Jewish History.
The fee per year is $650 per person. Generous financial aid is available. Contact meah@hebrewcollege.edu for more information or visit the website.
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Pathways to Judaism
2023-01-18 19:00 - 21:30, 2023-01-25 19:00 - 21:30, 2023-02-01 19:00 - 21:30, 2023-02-08 19:00 - 21:30, 2023-02-15 19:00 - 21:30, 2023-02-22 19:00 - 21:30, 2023-03-01 19:00 - 21:30, 2023-03-08 19:00 - 21:30 and 7 more dates | In Person – Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Presented by the Jewish Discovery Institute
Considering conversion? Want to learn more about Judaism? The Pathways to Judaism program is an intensive 25-session “Introduction to Judaism” program suitable for those considering conversion and those who are “Jewcurious.” Over the last 40 years, the Jewish Discovery Institute has helped guide thousands of students on their Jewish journeys. The course opens the world of Jewish tradition and understanding to those who have little or no background.

Exceptional religious studies and “Introduction to Judaism” program
Experienced rabbinic educators with a warm, welcoming approach
Connect to community through significant Jewish experiences such as Shabbat dinners, holiday celebrations and field trips
Full conversion support for those who choose to pursue it

We are supported by a generous grant from CJP. Scholarships are available. This course is taught through a collaborative educational partnership with the Miller Introduction to Judaism Program of American Jewish University.

Biblical Responses to Ancient Challenges
2024-02-28 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-03-06 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-03-13 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-03-20 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-03-27 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-04-03 19:30 - 21:00 | Reisman Hall, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Minyan Ma’or is proud to announced its second class, “Biblical Responses to Ancient Challenges” with Hebrew College Vice President Dr. Susie Tanchel, starting Feb. 28.
In this course we will explore select biblical texts that discuss issues that continue to be relevant today. While many parts of life have shifted since biblical times, elements of the human condition have remained the same. Like our ancestors before us, for example, we need to take innovate in certain moments, to balance responsibility with authenticity, to get buy-in for ideas, and to respond to tragedy. Through studying the biblical sources, we will discover both the places of great resonance, and the places of disconnect, with our current times. No prior knowledge of biblical Hebrew is required. Please bring an open mind and heart to our discussions.
Classes will be recorded.
The cost is $120.Venmo @Sanford-Remz to pay.
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About Dr. Susie Tanchel
Dr. Susie Tanchel is the Vice President of Community Education, overseeing four main areas at the College: Adult Learning, Teen learning, the Miller Center for Interreligious Learning & Leadership work, and professional development for rabbis and educators.
She has worked in K-12 pluralistic Jewish education for more than 25 years – briefly at Prozdor, then at Gann Academy, and mostly recently at Boston’s Jewish Community Day School (JCDS). In 1997, she was a founding faculty at Gann and became Associate Head of School in 2006. She became the Head of JCDS in 2011, and just concluded her tenure there this summer.
Questions? Contact Minyan Ma’or Learning Coordinator Sandy Remz

Java Gate
2024-03-10 09:00 - 12:00 | Leventhal-Sidman Community Court, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
We the Jewish people have a problem. How do we do a seder that deals with our depressing world without becoming depressing? It is so easy to get it wrong.
We could talk about October 7, we could talk about rising anti-Semitism, our college-age children could talk about what it is like for a proud Zionist and lover of Israel to be on campus, but that is all super depressing.
Or, we could ignore the elephant in the room, the 150-plus day war in Israel, the fact that the golden age of American Jewry is either over or endangered (depending on your point of view), and then have a happier seder purchased at the cost of not talking about what really matters.
Is there some way to thread the needle: to talk about depressing content without becoming depressing?
This Sunday, Rabbi Wes Gardenswartz will lead a conversation about how to run a seder that engages our depressing world (October 7, 150 plus days of war, rising Jew hatred on college campuses and throughout the world) without becoming depressing.
Full Drop In Schedule below:
March 10 – Wes Gardenswartz and Marcie Abramson
March 17 – Liz Goldstein
March 31 – Elias Rosemberg
April 7 – Erin Moseley

Learn to Read Torah: You Too Can Cantillate!
2024-09-16 18:15 - 19:15, 2024-09-23 18:15 - 19:15, 2024-10-07 18:15 - 19:15, 2024-10-21 18:15 - 19:15, 2024-10-28 18:15 - 19:15 | Gann Chapel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Anyone can read Torah. These sessions will focus on practical skills, in addition to learning the history behind the mystery!
Class Dates: 9/16, 9/23, 10/7,10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, 11/25
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Psalms with Sid
2024-11-02 12:45 - 14:00 | Slater Conference Room, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Join us in Slater after Kiddush for a series of educational discussions on psalms. Sessions will be led by Sid Kadish. Stop by once, or come for all six!
Session Dates: November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Join us on ZOOM!
