Torah Study
Every Shabbat morning from 9:00 to 10:00 AM (currently by Zoom and livestream; check the calendar for class dates and links to class registration pages), a large and enthusiastic group comes together for Torah Study. Members of the Beth Am clergy teach this class, which focuses on a thoughtful reading of the parashah of the week, exploring the historical, ethical and spiritual questions raised by the text.
We explore Torah on three levels:
- What meaning did it hold in its original ancient Near East setting?
- How have our sages and commentators understood the text over the centuries?
- What personal and communal meaning does it hold for us today?
Every session offers learning, lively interchange and ample opportunity for questions and discussion. People of all levels and backgrounds are welcome, and Hebrew knowledge is not required. No prior study of the Torah or Hebrew knowledge is needed. It is not necessary to read ahead or prepare. Although this is an ongoing class, drop-in attendance is welcomed. Be sure to stay after to continue the conversation through the Good Book Cafe breakout room discussions.
- World Union for Progressive Judiasm - Weekly Torah Commentary
- URJ 10 Minutes of Torah is a daily program with many good commentaries 5 days a week!
- JTS Online includes many different links to Torah Commentary, Holiday information, Programs and Podcasts - go explore and learn.
- Tablet Magazine Online includes news and information from all types of Jewish perspectives.
Interesting Podcasts - Unorthodox: Many good interviews in Unorthodox - most recent an interview with Isaac Mizrahi and there was an excellent different perspective on Purim by Rabbi Ari Lamm.
- JudaismUnbound
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November 27, 2021 | Lech L’cha, Genesis 12:1−17:27
Led by Cantor Jamie Schpall
November 20, 2021 | Vayishlach, Genesis 32-4−36-43
Led by Rabbi Jeremy Morrison
November 13, 2021 | Vayeitzei, Genesis 28-10
Rabbi Jeremy Morrison Installation, Guest Speakers
November 6, 2021 |Tol’dot, Genesis 25–19‑28-9
Led by Rabbi Heath Watenmaker
October 30, 2021 | Chayei Sarah, Genesis 23-1−25-18
Led by Rabbi Jonathan Prosnit
October 23 | Vayeira,Genesis 18:1–22:24
Led by Rabbi Jeremy Morrison
Fri, December 3 2021
29 Kislev 5782
Schedule
Congregant-Facilitated Learning: Beth Am Reading Group
Friday, Dec 3rd 1:00p to 2:00p
Torah Study (In Person, Streaming or Zoom)
Shabbat, Dec 4th 9:00a to 10:00a
Good Book Cafe
Shabbat, Dec 4th 10:00a to 10:20a
Slow Torah: Lay-Led Torah Study Class
Sunday, Dec 5th 9:00a to 10:00a
Talmud Study
Thursday, Dec 9th 12:00p to 1:00p
Congregant-Facilitated Learning: Beth Am Reading Group
Friday, Dec 10th 1:00p to 2:00p
Torah Study (In Person, Streaming or Zoom)
Shabbat, Dec 11th 9:00a to 10:00a
Good Book Cafe
Shabbat, Dec 11th 10:00a to 10:20a
Slow Torah: Lay-Led Torah Study Class
Sunday, Dec 12th 9:00a to 10:00a
Philosophy Minyan
Wednesday, Dec 15th 12:00p to 1:30p
We strive to live as a holy community whose study and practice of Judaism inspires and challenges us to "do justice, to love kindness and to walk humbly with our God" (Micah 6:8).