Despite its often unfavorable portrayal in the media and at the United Nations, Israel plays an important role in advancing human rights around the world. Join our Rabbi Ammi Hirsch in conversation with Israel’s Counselor for Human Rights to the U.N. Avital Mimran-Rosenberg and Israel’s Advisor to the United Nations’ Third Committee Or Shaked to...
Join us to explore together the history and the present of the Jewish community of South AfricaThe history of the Jews in South Africa officially began in 1841, when the first congregation, known as the Gardens Shul, was founded in Cape Town. We will experience the history of the community's roots in Cape Town's city...
Chanukah Workshop With Rabbi Mark WildesGet in the Chanukah spirit and join Rabbi Mark Wildes for a Chanukah Workshop With Rabbi Mark Wildes:Part 1: Monday, November 28 | The Real Story of Chanukah | What You Weren't Taught In Hebrew SchoolPart 2: Monday, December 5 | The Last Sparks of Chanukah | The Hidden Gems...
To this day, Jacob Schiff (1847-1920) is noted for being the most generous benefactor of Jewish causes in the history of the United States. A titan in the world of international finance and the most prominent German-Jewish businessman of his era, he was a leader in the Jewish community and an outspoken voice against anti-Semitism.
Modern insights into the Torah portion of the week. With Dr. Adena Berkowitz Pizza will be served.Modern insights into the Torah portion of the week with unique psychological, historical and Jewish insight from Dr. Adena.The Greatest Sacrifice of All: what does our tradition teach us about Abraham’s silence when told to sacrifice Isaac?
Join Rabbi Ezra Cohen and Rabbi Daniel Bortz for Deep discussion, meditation, open bar and light dinner (yes, we pack it all in!)MJE Downtown Presents: The Downtown Salon: The Kabbalah Of GratitudeJoin Rabbi Ezra Cohen and Rabbi Daniel Bortz for a unique immersive experience that includes open bar, learning "The Kabbalah Of Gratitude" and light...
Part three of a three part series featuring Jewish archival collections from across Canada.About this eventJewish archival collections across Canada hold objects that together comprise the collective memory of Jews who have lived here for centuries. Using one object from their respective collections, eleven archivists from the west to the east coasts of the country...
Join us in this session to explore the fascinating world of the Jewish shtetls of Eastern EuropeA shtetl is often defined as a small self-contained Jewish market town, full of Jewish life and tradition. But a simple definition does not explain its importance and influence on Jewish life and culture. This talk will help us...
Modern insights into the Torah portion of the week. With Dr. Adena Berkowitz Pizza will be served.Modern insights into the Torah portion of the week with unique psychological, historical and Jewish insight from Dr. Adena.The Greatest Sacrifice of All: what does our tradition teach us about Abraham’s silence when told to sacrifice Isaac?
Following up on our live recording of the popular podcast “Normal Gossip,” explore your own relationship to gossip through a Jewish lens.
The Annual Ruth B. Wildes Memorial Lecture presents an evening with Rabbi Moshe Weinberger + Dessert & Wine ReceptionThe Annual Ruth B. Wildes Memorial Lecture 2022 presents an evening with Rabbi Moshe WeinbergerRabbi Moshe Weinberger is the founding Rav of Congregation Aish Kodesh in Woodmere, New York, and a mashpia at Rabbi Isaac Elchonon Theological...
Join us as we welcome members of Roots, an Israel-based organization founded by Palestinians and religious Jewish settlers with the hope of creating opportunities for open discourse and meaningful relationships where it matters most — inside the heart of the conflict — the West Bank. We will hear from Rabbi Hanan Schlesinger, founder of Roots,...
Modern insights into the Torah portion of the week. With Dr. Adena Berkowitz Pizza will be served.Modern insights into the Torah portion of the week with unique psychological, historical and Jewish insight from Dr. Adena.The Greatest Sacrifice of All: what does our tradition teach us about Abraham’s silence when told to sacrifice Isaac?
MeetJew is proud to host America's Rabbi, Shmuley Boteach, for a special speaking event on Jewish dating, relationships, and intimacy.Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, also known as "America's Rabbi," is a world-renown speaker, author, and TV host who has written 31 books on subjects from the Holocaust to marital intimacy. MeetJew is honored to have Rabbi Shmuley...
Modern insights into the Torah portion of the week. With Dr. Adena Berkowitz Pizza will be served.Modern insights into the Torah portion of the week with unique psychological, historical and Jewish insight from Dr. Adena.The Greatest Sacrifice of All: what does our tradition teach us about Abraham’s silence when told to sacrifice Isaac?
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