What it Takes: How to be a Jewish AdultWhether you have a handle on adulthood or are still figuring things out (and who isn’t?), it might feel like there’s no clear roadmap for incorporating Judaism into your life in your 20s, 30s, and beyond. Led by Rabbi Nora, this class offers a crash course in...
Patti Smith: Songs & Stories at Sixth & IWith over 365 photographs taking you through a single year, A Book of Days is a new way to experience the expansive mind of the visionary writer and performer. Charting her passions, devotions, obsessions, and whims, it is a timeless offering for deeply uncertain times and an...
Join us for a dynamic interactive journey through the fascinating history of the Jews of China.For many people it is surprising to learn that there is a long and rich history of Jewish communities in China. In this talk we will explore the three places with the most relevant historical presence of Jews: Kaifeng (where...
Join us on a musical journey around Yemen, Spain and North Africa though Jewish songs of spirit and awe, songs of love and songs of hope.Dror will take us on a beautiful journey around Yemen, Spain and North Africa from the 10th century until today, through songs of spirit and awe, songs of thanks and...
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?
4 WEEK CRASH COURSE IN JUDAISM | For 20s & 30s | Pizza & Wine Included |With Rabbi Mark Wildes4 WEEK CRASH COURSE IN JUDAISM 131 W 86th StreetFor 20s & 30s*Pizza & Wine Included Rabbi Mark Wildes - Mondays 10/31 - 11/21 - Upper West Side @ 8:00PM 131 W 86th St 10th Flr...
Join us for a dynamic interactive journey through the rich history of the Iranian Jews.Iran's Jewish community is one of the oldest in the world. But is there more to those 2700 years than Queen Esther and the Islamic Revolution? This talk examines the lesser-known parts of its history. Through the music, languages, foods, writings,...
*Young Jewish Professionals 20s & 30s | Dinner & Wine Join young Jewish professionals in their 20s and 30s dinner and discussionHave topic you want to learn more about? Come by any Wednesday and we’ll find you a personal Torah trainer to learn it with. Then enjoy class with one of MJE's educators on various...
Part two 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 for a dynamic interactive journey through the rich history story of the Jews of ItalyJews have been living in Italy since the last centuries before Christ, even before the destruction of the second Temple. They've adopted local music, food, language, style and customs. There have been tough times, but overall it is a...
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...
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?
*Young Jewish Professionals 20s & 30s | Dinner & Wine Join young Jewish professionals in their 20s and 30s dinner and discussionHave topic you want to learn more about? Come by any Wednesday and we’ll find you a personal Torah trainer to learn it with. Then enjoy class with one of MJE's educators on various...
Join Rabbi Ezra Cohen and Rabbi Daniel Bortz for Hebrew, Kabbalah, open bar and light dinner (yes, we pack it all in!)MJE Downtown Presents: The Downtown Salon Secrets of MysticismJoin Rabbi Ezra Cohen and Rabbi Daniel Bortz for a unique immersive experience that includes open bar, learning "Relationships and Kabbalah" and light dinner (yes, we...
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?
Author Series: Living with Grief with Rebecca SofferJoin us in welcoming Rebecca Soffer, cofounder of Modern Loss, as they discuss their latest book, The Modern Loss Handbook: An Interactive Guide to Moving Through Grief and Building Your Resilience, followed by a moderator led Q&A period - questions from the audience are welcome!The Modern Loss Handbook...
The story of Leonard Cohen’s Journey in the Sinai During the Yom Kippur War with Matti Friedman.The Gluskin Sheff & Associates Inc., and The Mary Heimlich Cultural Endowment presentUnchartered History: The Story of Leonard Cohen’s Journey in the Sinai During the Yom Kippur WarAcclaimed author MATTI FRIEDMANin conversation with Eddie PaulWho By Fire is a...
Join us for a dynamic interactive journey through the past, present and future of the Jews of Cuba.My talk will offer a broad perspective on the Jews of Cuba drawing on historical scholarship, ethnography, and literary and artistic visions. We will start with a close look at the formation of the first Jewish communities in...